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Waccamaw stuns Socastee 64-60
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Waccamaw High's boys basketball team knocked off Class AAA Socastee 64-60 on Monday night for its first win of the season.
The Warriors led 16-13 at the end of the first quarter, and 32-29 at the half. Socastee took a 44-43 at the end of the third quarter, but Waccamaw outscored the Braves by five points in the fourth quarter for the victory.
Adonis Williams had 22 points, including three three-pointers, to lead the Warriors. Rob Ferraro had 17 points, Noah Gulley had nine points, Stephon Funnye had seven points and four assists, and Matt Fisher had six points and six rebounds.
Socastee's girls dominated Waccamaw 69-20 to keep the Lady Warriors winless. Waccamaw went scoreless in the third quarter.
Kirstin Zanardo scored 21 points to single-handedly outscore the Lady Warriors.
Janae Rice had six points to lead Waccamaw. Mary Tyler had four points and Jess Freedom had three.
Lowcountry Prep The Fighting Marlins improved to 4-1 on the season with a 55-36 win over Palmetto Christian Academy. Lowcountry Prep, the two-time defending SCISA Class A state champions, trailed 25-23 at halftime, but dominated the second half. Elizabeth Zieser scored 18 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to the lead the Fighting Marlins. Sydney Derrick had 10 points and 15 rebounds, Rachael Exum had 15 points and Leldon McClary had 11 points. The Fighting Marlins also have wins over Carolina Academy and Dillon Christian. Exum scored 18 points in the 47-39 win over Carolina Academy, and also had a "good defensive performance," according to first-year head coach David Long. Derrick had 10 points and 15 rebounds and Marguerite McClary had six steals. Exum had 15 points to lead the Fighting Marlins to a 41-25 win over Dillon Christian. Derrick grabbed nine rebounds
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Stick rebound and shock transfer are two different things.
You're correct, they are two different thing by themselves, but you might not realize they're directly related when it comes to drumsticks.
While I would have to buy a pair and cut them up to be sure, there is a black plug at the butt of the stick. This plug is more than likely a rod like insert that goes partway into the stick itself. The insert is what absorbs the shock, not the stick. The stick would perform as usual, but when the vibrations (they travel as waves that start at the point of impact, the tip if you are doing it right) travel down the shaft of the stick, the insert will arrest, or capture if you will, the vibrations.
OK, now I see for sure you don't realize it.
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, I've played them extensively when they first came out and yes they do work, if/when you do play them you'll realize rebound is affected and it should be obvious as to why.
The 'insert' in the ANTIVIBES doesn't absorb the shock, it acts as an arrestor, it interferes with the vibration. 'Shock' is energy in the stick which has been produced by impact, that same energy propels rebound.
Perhaps we are referring to the different functions of the stick. I am referring to the vibration that the stick goes through on its way back up, after rebound has occurred. It sounds to me like you are referring to the shock produced upon impact, before rebound occurs. If that is the case than yes you are right, I hadn't considered the initial absorption properties that the Antivibe insert does to the stick upon impact. I was referring to what it does to the vibration of the stick after impact.
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AUBURN – SEC commissioner Mike Slive issued a statement regarding Auburn's hiring of Bruce Pearl as its new men's basketball coach.
Pearl is the first coach ever to be hired at a college program with an active NCAA show-cause penalty, which expires Aug. 23.
"Our institutions understand the expectations their coaches must meet in terms of compliance with NCAA and SEC rules," Slive said in the statement. "I trust Auburn has done its due diligence throughout the hiring process. I was disappointed in the actions of Coach Pearl that led to his suspension and ultimate dismissal, but he will soon complete the requirements of his NCAA penalties. I have every expectation that he has learned his lesson and will run Auburn's basketball program in accordance with these expectations."


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Alright guys thank you for all the great answers. I got the homebrew channel on the wii, the wiimc works great, its playing videos off the external hard drive wonderfully. This is my last question I promise: is there a way to put wiimc on the external hard drive so that it can be loaded straight from the external and not from the sd card?
Thanks guys!
Yes, just move the sd:/app/wiimc folder to the usb drive. Works and loads from USB perfectly fine.
OK so i'm having a rather large problem now. For some reason while i'm watching a video on wiimc, after a while the video will kind of slow down and then stop altogether. Then i have to completely restart wiimc in order to have it even detect the external hdd. Any idea why this is happening?
there is a ios (202 i think google to be sure) that allows usb 2.0 try installing that and see if it helps(install via wad manager), provided they are on the HD that is.....if you are streaming PC to wii it could be an external factor (someone else using your wifi network)
Ok, so i followed the guide in Stomp's sig and when i ran the hermes cios installer, i got an error code -1017. What on earth does this mean and how do i get this darn IOS202 on my wii?
Thanks guys.
You need a fakesigned IOS or cIOS to install Hermes IOS202. I recommend following one of our soft-mod guides.
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Damn I suck!!!!
So it sounds like this is what i need to do before running that hermes program. http://www.wiihacks.com/recommended-...0-4-1-wii.html
Am i correct in saying this? I just want an expert opinion before i go and ruin my wii.
Thanks again/
OK guys, i went ahead and went through the steps in my last post and got everything there to install right. After i did all that, i was able to sucessfully install IOS202. Unfortuntely, now WiiMC wont recognize my external hard drive. I can still access my external via mplayer, but when i try to play a video through mplayer the sound comes on, but i dont get video. I'm getting close to just giving up on the altogether. Any more advice?
I'd recommend using WiiMCs IOS202 installer located here: IOS 202 Installer 1.1.zip - wiimc - IOS 202 Installer 1.1 - Project Hosting on Google Code
New WiiMC 1.0.5 says it will not accept any other IOS202.


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"Our Global Kitchen: Food, Nature, Culture"
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Until Sun Aug 11 2013
Photograph: Marielle Solan
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The American Museum of Natural History investigates human nutrition at this wide-ranging showcase: Displays look at early diet staples and the history of agriculture, as well as current environmental, health and safety concerns relating to the food industry. While parts of the exhibit aren't particularly appetizing—challenges of feeding the global population are more sobering—it'll still satisfy your crew's culinary curiosity. Visitors can sample seasonal treats (such as cookies and gingerbread houses), view images and artifacts of sustenance through the ages (including a Han Dynasty miniature pottery stove) and discover how to grow food year-round (yes, even in a 400-square-foot apartment).
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It's time for Rock 102's Sixth Annual "Snow Job."
Congrats to everyone who's joining us on the Rock 102 party bus for a trip to Mount Snow in Vermont on March 1st!
It's a day of downhill thrills with 80 trails and the Carinthia Terrain Park!
Snow Job VI from Molson, and Rock 102 – Springfield's Classic Rock!


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Added our wedding photos…Hopefully we'll update more than once every 6 months!
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Our wedding could not have gone better, the honeymoon was amazing, and now we're settling in and getting back to the real world. We'll be posting pictures from the wedding eventually, and pictures from the honeymoon are up under our "pictures" section. I'll be moving over our engagement video and things we had our old website as time permits.
Hopefully, I can get Brooke posting on here too and eventually we'll have a nice biography of our life together.


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Video:How to Knead Dough for Breadwith Jason Phipps
Want to learn how to properly knead dough for bread? Here, see step-by-step instructions for kneading.See Transcript
Transcript:How to Knead Dough for Bread
Set a timer for 8-10 minutes. 8 minutes can feel like a long time when kneading, so it's best to time yourself.
Tips for How to Knead Dough for Bread
Use flour to lightly dust a work surface, the dough, and your hands, so the dough doesn't stick to anything. Be careful not to over-flour, as this can change the recie, and make the dough too stiff. Using the heels of your hands, repeatedly stretch the dough, fold in half, and rotate a quarter turn. You can use two hands, or keep one hand on the side of the dough to guide it.
Additional Tips for Kneading Dough for Bread
We're not mashing or tearing the dough, we're stretching it to develop the gluten, which is a protein in wheat, that makes dough elastic. It's this elasticity that traps the carbon dioxide the yeast gives off like a net, making bread light and airy on the inside. When the dough is ready, shouldn't stick to your hands as much. It should feel like an earlobe when pinched, and spring back quickly when poked.


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Burnout Revenge Review
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I really didn't think that Criterion had anywhere else to go with the Burnout series. I mean, aside from better graphics, what gameplay could possibly have been tweaked? What kind of new features would add to the action without taking away? I knew that Burnout Legends for the PSP would probably be a "safe bet" of a title, where they simply took stuff that worked from past games and applied it to the portable platform - and they did this with great success. But Burnout Revenge forges new ground in a series that many thought had already peaked.
I'll start off by saying that what Criterion has added in Revenge - aside from new cars and tracks - is absolutely wonderful. They've taken the little annoyances from Burnout 3: Takedown, smashed them into the ground, and put new stuff in their place that really works. While there are new events and a brand new progression system, the core action hasn't changed. You're still tasked with driving as recklessly and agressively as possible and trying to make everyone but yourself crash. Almost all the modes in Burnout Revenge follow this theme, but they all feel very distinct and uniquely fun.
EA spent a lot of money making this game, that is for sure. They've gone completely over the top with the game's interface, music, and overall look. The presentation for this game is incredible, and it perfectly matches the beautiful in-game visuals. Just about every time you accomplish or experience something new, this game's got a short movie clip showing it off or congratulating you.
The scoring and advancement system in Burnout 3 was a bit confusing, and it mostly revolved around getting gold, silver, and bronze medals in a variety of events. This time around, you're going to be graded mainly on two things: how aggressively you drive, and what place you got in the event. Each win will give you a number of stars that applies to your overall "level" - get enough stars, and you'll raise to the next rank and have a bunch of new events open up.
You can gain up to five stars at each event, and you'll need to do enough stuff (like drifts, takedowns on enemy cars, driving in oncoming traffic, and many other little things) to get your star rating up. Then, your actual placing in the race, be it first, second or third, will modify that. Get gold, and it will add one star to your rating. Silver - no change. Bronze, and a star will be taken away. If you want to get a perfect grade on every event, that means getting not only the gold, but also doing it in style.
If there's one way I can sum up Burnout Revenge, I'd say that the developers have tried to make this a racing game where you're always having fun. Now, you can smash into any traffic that's going in the same direction and send it careening around the roads like pinballs. This can be used as a pool ball to take out other cars, or you can just hit some traffic to get an extra rating for the finish. Smashing into oncoming traffic, cross-traffic, or bigger vehicles will still take you out, though, so watch out. Some tracks have also added extra stationary obstacles like pillars to bring back some of the challenge.
Criterion's also made some tweaks to their previous games to make them far more enjoyable. For example, Crashbreakers have been moved over from the Crash mode into other modes. If you get taken out and your Aftertouch takedown attempt doesn't work, you can press a button and blow up your car to get the kill.
The tracks this time around are not nearly as linear. Much like some past racing favorites like Midway's Rush games, Revenge has many shortcuts and alternate paths you can find and use. These routes actually serve a dual purpose, as in the races they'll shave seconds off of your time, and in events like Road Rage, you can use the (usually) narrower side paths to isolate and easily take out your opponents.
A few welcome changes have been made in Revenge that I really appreciate. The once-hated "Burning Lap" races, where you're flying at breakneck speeds to finish the run as quickly as possible, have been made to be actually enjoyable. Now, you can usually suffer a crash and still be able to get the gold, as long as you take the drifts correctly and maybe smash up a few cars on the way. And in the other events, when you do get put into a wall, the Aftertouch slow-motion mode now always points the camera backwards in the direction of opposing racers coming up on you. No longer will you be blindly flailing your burning husk of a chassis around with no clue where to steer it.
The Burnout series' Crash mode has always been a favorite of gamers, as its excellent visuals of crashed cars make for a very visceral, fun experience while adding a bit more strategy than most racing games usually supply. While the Crash mode in Burnout 3 was good, it moved in the wrong direction in my opinion; well this time, it's gotten a major overhaul in many good ways. Now you'll start off with a little timing-oriented minigame where you set up your car's "launch". Time it right and you'll fly off the line at full speed, but do it wrong and you'll have a tough time making it over Crash mode's many new, huge jumps.
Wind is now a factor in Crash mode, and it plays into your crash strategy very highly - especially considering that some of the heavier cars, which do more damage when they explode, simply can't get the required air off a jump. And gone are the money and multiplier icons which really made the Crash mode in Burnout 3 too much of a chore. Now, you'll earn a Crashbreaker for involving a certain number of cars in your pile-up, and you won't have to worry about hitting the "4x" multiplier to win. Crash mode is very different now, and requires a lot more strategy.
I fully expected Burnout Revenge to look spectacular in widescreen 480p mode, and I was not disappointed in the slightest. This could possibly be the best looking game on the Xbox, and if it wasn't for the lack of a full 720p HDTV mode, the visuals could actually rival what we've seen from some upcoming Xbox 360 games. The game oozes with style, and while I still wish the game could use real licensed cars, what we get are still great. The new tracks cover urban sprawls, beachside highway strips, great countryside environments, and beat-up industrial areas beautifully. Frame rates are very solid and seem to hover near 60fps most of the time, at least when the game's not having to do split-screen multiplayer.
My biggest problem with Burnout 3 had to do with the rather narrow range of music in its soundtrack. Almost the whole thing was selected from a new breed of independent rock and punk music, and while I appreciate EA's efforts to deliver a full musical experience, I just didn't enjoy the music at all. But with Revenge, EA has extended the scope of the music to some techno groups and a wider range of rock, which really helps to put some spice into the soundtrack. And overall, I found Revenge's music to be better and more conducive to the game's intense racing than what we heard in the previous game. And if these tunes don't catch you, you can always switch over to custom soundtracks you've ripped onto the Xbox hard drive.
The multiplayer modes have gotten a similar treatment from Criterion and EA in that convenience and player needs have been focused on. The Live! interface now allows you to set up groups of players to work together, and overall it's a much more streamlined, Halo 2-style environment. Some of the most die-hard players may not like this system, but I think for almost everyone else, it's a good move. There's still the great split-screen action as well, and while the frame rate does suffer a bit, the game still winds up running great.
Criterion has put a huge effort forth in making the fourth game in the Burnout series fresh and exciting. Between the new tracks, hugely satisfying new features, challenging re-worked Crash mode, and hot new advancement system, Revenge manages to take out just about all the bad and add plenty of good to this popular franchise. If you're an arcade racing fan, you'll have a hard time finding a better game than this one.


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Nearly two-thirds of the financial advisors polled in our recent "Social Media Use by Financial Advisors" survey are using social media for business every day. And 57% of them are using mobile devices to access social networks.
The survey turned up many interesting trends that have particular ramifications for financial services companies. For example, 38% of respondents agreed that there were significant hurdles to adopting social media for business purposes, including the inability to archive data and time constraints. But this figure is down from 50% in our 2010 survey, which suggests a greater understanding of social media and more ability to use it effectively and efficiently.
The figures I'm citing make sense when you think about the overall pervasion of social media into our lives. But as you probably know they also raise complex compliance issues for financial services firms.
The State of Social Business, Straight from the Source
You can find more information in this vein by reading the Social Media Use survey. (Socialware customers have access to the complete report, but anyone can access the Executive Summary via the link.) We also continue to gather first-hand information on these issues in our user group meetings with Socialware customers.
Many knotty questions of access versus compliance in social media surfaced last week during our closed-door session here in Austin with compliance officers from across the industry. For instance, one firm represented has not yet allowed Twitter use for its advisors because any reply an advisor would make on Twitter — even something as simple as "@user Thanks for following" — would link to the outside user's account, raising questions of whether that link could be construed as an endorsement. The compliance officers in the group are well aware that "@" replies are a basic piece of Twitter's plumbing, yet still have concerns about exposing their firms and their advisors to compliance risk.
As a long-time business analyst and social media pro who's new to Socialware and the financial services industry, I find it fascinating to dig down into the realities of social media compliance and risk. In some cases, these realities put a huge STOP sign in the path of social media practices that companies in non-regulated industries regard as fundamental. In other cases it's a matter of getting the regulations and standard practices within the financial industry to catch up with the technology of the social networks.
Later this week, we'll continue our research as we hold a similar meeting in Boston for marketing officers. We'll be sharing some of the key findings from these meetings in future posts.
Join Us to Learn More at the Boston Social Media Breakfast
If you're in the Boston area, you'll have a chance to hear experts on these topics in a panel discussion at the Boston Social Media Breakfast this Friday, November 11, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. I'll be helping moderate the panel, which includes social media experts from both large financial firms and specialized consultancies.
Financial firms and financial advisors need a steady flow of good information on current and emerging best practices for social business in the financial services industry. That's what we're here for, so join us in Boston this Friday if you can, and stay tuned to this blog for much more on these topics.


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Former state Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher intends to run for mayor in San Diego
Former assemblyman filed Tuesday
SAN DIEGO - Nathan Fletcher has filed to run for mayor.
Fletcher, a former state assemblyman, filed a "candidate intention statement" with the San Diego City Clerk's office on Tuesday -- the day before a deal was reached by negotiators in mediation involving Mayor Bob Filner, who resigned on Friday.
Fletcher was not immediately available for comment.
The statement was posted on the city clerk's website. It will allow him to raise money for a campaign.
"It's not surprising he filed so quickly. You never let the grass grow beneath your seat when there's a snap election like this," said Mesa College political science professor Carl Luna.
In mid-July, Team 10 first reported at least 10 "high-level" Democrats met to discuss drafting Fletcher into a campaign for mayor.
The subject line of an email obtained by Team 10 read, "Draft Nathan Fletcher effort."
The email was sent to San Diego Democrats and Republicans, according to sources.
It read, "It is possible that he could decide to resign very soon and we would like to be prepared to immediately call for Nathan Fletcher to run for office," the email read.
"Timing will be everything if Bob Filner resigns," the email continued, "we would like to have a letter ready to send to Nathan that calls for him to immediately declare as a candidate."
"This would allow him to say that he has received a letter from a bi-partisan group ... To learn that Nathan Fletcher has your support might discourage others to run," the email read.
Sources said Fletcher did not attend the meeting.
Political experts believe Democrats will lean on Fletcher, who switched from Republican to Independent, and then to Democrat.
"The Democratic Party won the mayorship for the first time [in] decades. They don't want to lose it; Nathan Fletcher is probably their safest best," said Luna.
The other person to file paperwork is businessman Tobiah Pettus, a conservative who ran in 2012.
The man attracting the most speculation is former councilman Carl Demaio, who is running for Congress.
Late Friday afternoon, his campaign manager said he's been conferring with supporters and will mull over his options over the weekend.
San Diego City Attorney Jan Goldsmith, who scored the most favorable ratings in a recent 10News poll, told 10News Friday, "I'm not planning on running for mayor."
Other names being talked about are incoming interim Mayor Todd Gloria and Councilman Kevin Faulconer, who said he would make a decision in the next 4 or 5 days.
Meantime, sources told 10News labor groups have reached out to Assembly Majority Leader Toni Atkins and Councilwoman Marti Emerald to see if they would be interested.
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Life on the road is tough for many frequent business travelers, but some destinations make the constant travel so much easier to take.
They're downright appealing places that business travelers look forward to visiting because of a special restaurant or hotel, nightlife, geography or the friendliness of locals.
USA TODAY asked very frequent business travelers who are volunteer members of the newspaper's Road Warrior panel for their favorite destinations.
About 175 responded, including Steven Metcalf of Live Oak, Fla., who says he's enjoyed most of his 165 nights this year away from home.
"I won't leave work just to eat dinner and sit in a hotel room," says the manager in the logistics industry. "I get out and about town. I'll go to a local fair or flea market, walk the mall, or take a drive into the country surrounding the city."
Metcalf enjoys driving to the Rocky Mountains outside Denver for dinner at a diner or drives up beautiful Clear Creek Canyon to the little gambling town of Black Hawk.
He also loves Seattle, its surrounding countryside and the nearby horse track, where it's "great to watch the horses run while the mountains overlook the track."
Richard Leck of Bedford, N.H., likes New York for its many dining and entertainment options, Chicago for its pizza — particularly Giordano's, Lou Malnati's or Gino's East — and Hawaii for dinners near the beach in shorts and a T-shirt.
"It is always nice to go someplace with physical beauty that you don't see every day at home," says the president of a management consulting firm who was away from home about 135 nights this year. "It is typically little things that make the difference, because a day on the road is so routine, and rarely do you see anything but traffic and an office."
Faith Varwig of Olivette, Mo., says out-of-town travel is "what you make it," and food "tells the story of the city and the people who live there."
She says she loves Minneapolis in the summer because of cool temperatures and "great" downtown bars and restaurants. She recommends a former speakeasy, the 5-8 Club, for lunch and two restaurants just outside the city — Axel's River Grille and Jensen's Supper Club — for dinner.
Axel's River Grille has excellent martinis and will stuff olives "with anything you want," says Varwig, an airport engineering consultant. She says, "I like to challenge them."
Jensen's Supper Club also has a bowling alley and bar next door.
For many travelers, the friendliness of local residents or local lifestyle makes or breaks a destination.
Dan Crowbridge of Colorado Springs says his favorite destination is "anywhere in Alaska" because of the beautiful geography and the people. "Life seems so relaxed there," says the manager for a hydraulic rescue equipment manufacturer.
Warren Kurtzman of Raleigh, N.C., says he was nervous about traveling to Bogota, Colombia, for the first time but enjoyed the visit because the food was great and the locals were "warm and hospitable."
Kurtzman says he always tries to find "redeeming qualities" about anywhere he goes and is usually successful.
"Heck, I even had a great time in Buffalo over a weekend in January that featured single-digit temperatures," says the president of a media research and consulting firm. "I spent time with one of my favorite clients, and we took in a (Carolina) Hurricanes-Sabres hockey game."


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Source: The Times of IndiaThe Times Of India has an interview with Kane, who was in India last week with WWE Diva Eve Torres doing promotional work for WWE. Here are some highlights:
The longevity of his career: "What we do is athletic, basically. There were the days when the guys were huge and bulky and with bellies, but now we have to be in good shape. We have to have pretty good endurance. I've been pretty fortunate as far injuries are concerned. I've had minor injuries... Torn a bicep, broken a hand... It's the worst for some people who get the nagging injuries, but I've taken good care of myself."
How he differs from his character in real life: "Kane is everything I'm not. But also, I think that what has always drawn people to Kane is that he has an emotional depth. The presentation is awesome, he's a great character. All the things he says, people always see that there's something behind that and that's what they relate to. I'm pretty much the opposite. I'm not Kane for sure."
Being in India: "I've been to India before. This isn't my first time and I love everything about this place... The culture, the food, everything is absolutely great. The people are vibrant and the culture is so colourful. Unfortunately, my schedule is pretty tight this time, but I've been fortunate to have the chance to see the Taj Mahal five years ago. We don't really get the chance to see such great places when we travel. I love spicy Indian food, not the bland version. I can take it. Seriously, I eat everything. I follow a diet, basically protein high and carbs really low. Sometimes I cheat, but as long as you're getting what you need..."
Kane also discussed aging, if he would dance in a Bollywood film, learning how to act and more. You can check out the full interview by clicking here.
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The splicer successfully lap splices web material being drawn from a roll under low tension. A central stationary knife member extends transversely of the web and splicing carriages on either side of the stationary knife are slideably mounted to be moved perpendicular to the web toward and away from the knife member. Each carriage includes a roller for directing the web past the splicing mechanism, a knife blade for cooperating with the knife member to cut the web, a clamping pad for engaging the side of the knife member for clamping web therebetween during a splice, and a pressure pad for impacting against the pad of the other carriage to press the webs to opposite sides of a strip of adhesive tape to form the splice.
1. A splicer for lap splicing end of a supply web onto a depleting running web including in combination stationary bar means extending transversely of the web and providing knife edges at its upper end, first and second carriages mounted on opposite sides of said bar means to be moveable toward and away from said bar means, each of said carriages carrying a knife member rigidly mounted thereon for cooperating with one of said knife edges to cut the running web, a clamping pad positioned below said knife member, spring means for biasing said pad in the extended position, pressure pad means below said bar means, means for moving one of said carriages prior to a splice from a retracted position to a first operated position wherein said knife member is spaced from said knife edges and said clamping pad is pressed against said stationary bar means to hold the end of the supply web aligned with the pressure pad thereof, and means for moving the other of said carriages from a retracted position to a second operated position wherein said knife member thereof moves past one of said knife edges to sever the running web and said pressure pad thereof impacts against the pressure pad of the first carriage to force the running web against a strip of double face tape applied to the end of the supply web to thereby splice the webs.
2. Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said means for moving said carriages toward said stationary bar means includes a fluid pressure actuator for moving each carriage, sources of relatively high and low pressure fluid medium, an means for selectively connecting said actuators to said high and low pressure fluid medium sources.
3. Apparatus according to claim 5 including first and second web directing rollers mounted on said first and second carriages respectively and positioned above and on each side of said stationary bar means a third web directing roller positioned below and in alignment with said bar means, said rollers being positioned to provide web paths from said first and second rollers to said third roller which paths are straight and unobstructed when said carriages are in their retracted position, a flat upright first frame member, a pair of spaced side second frame members extending from said first frame member, a single rod extending between said second frame members, said carriages being slideably mounted on said rod, and spring members for individually moving said carriages along said rod toward said frame members.
4. Apparatus according to claim 2 wherein said spring means for moving said carriages along said rod toward said second frame members are carried by said carriages and act against said stationary bar means, and said fluid actuators are carried by said carriages and act against said second frame members.
5. Apparatus according to claim 6 wherein said rod extends through said carriages at the edge thereof adjacent to said first frame member said carriages are provided with a support member engaging the face of said first frame member for preventing rotation of the carriage about said rod, and said fluid actuators and said spring members are positioned on the carriages adjacent to said rod.
6. Apparatus according to claim 5 wherein said side second frame members extend outwardly from said first frame member past said carriages and a third frame plate member parallel to said first frame member extends between the ends of said second frame members to enclose said carriages in a box like frame structure open at the top and bottom.
7. Apparatus according to claim 6 including a second support member mounted on each carriage and engaging a surface of said third frame plate member to prevent all rotation of the carriage about the rod.
The present invention relates to web splicing apparatus, and, more particularly, to such apparatus which lap splices the leading end of a full roll of web onto the web drawn from a depleting roll of web by a web utilizing device.
The present invention relates to web splicing apparatus, and, more particularly, to such apparatus which lap splices the leading end of a full roll of web onto the web drawn from a depleting roll of web.
Web splicers are conventionally used to provide a continuous supply of web by overcoming the interruption resulting from the depletion of a supply roll. Such splicers normally include a splicing unit, a festoon, and spindles for holding the roll of web in use and a spare roll. A predetermined tension is maintained in the web by an adjustable braking arrangement connected to the spindles on which the rolls of web are mounted. The festoon includes a moveable carriage which is biased against the web tension by a compressed air cylinder. As the diameter of the supply roll decreases when web is drawn therefrom, the braking action applied to the roll to maintain a desired tension must be gradually decreased. In lap splicers, the splicing unit conventionally includes a pair of nip rollers. The nip rollers are normally spaced apart and the web extends from the roll in use past a cutting station and between the spaced nip rollers. The end of the web on the spare roll is positioned between the spaced nip rolls and a piece of double faced pressure sensitive tape is at the end of the web on the surface facing the running web. To splice the two webs, the nip rolls are brought together to press the tape against the running web, the running web is severed and the tension on the web rotates the nip rollers as the spliced section moves between the nip rollers as the splice is made. The festoon acts as a web storage unit to supply web to the using machinery during the splicing operation and while the new roll accelerates to line speed.
Where the web utilizing machinery requires that the web be supplied at very low tension (for example 1/2 pound total web tension), it is difficult to provide an effective splice. The web tension required just to rotate a pair of nip rollers which are pressing against each other with sufficient pressure to produce an effective splice is normally in excess of the low tension requirements of certain web utilizing machinery. In addition to rotating the nip rollers, the tension in the web must also overcome any rolling and sliding friction present in the rollers and guide members which direct the web along its path.
In view of the foregoing, it is an object of the present invention to provide an improved splicer for web materials.
Another object is to provide a lap splicer which requires minimum tension in the web being spliced.
Another object is to provide a lap splicer which consistently produces smooth and secure spliced webs under low tension.
Another object is to provide such a lap splicer which is simple and easy to operate.
The foregoing objects are accomplished by providing a splicer including a stationary knife member extending transversely of the web and a pair of carriages mounted on opposite sides of the knife member to be moveable toward and away from the knife member. The carriages include a knife blade which cooperates with an edge of the knife member to cut the web in use, a clamping pad to hold the end of the spare web in position during the splice, and a pressure pad to press the web ends together to form the splice.
A preferred embodiment of the invention has been chosen for the purposes of illustration and description and is shown in the accompanying drawings forming a part of the specification wherein:
FIG. 1 is a side elevation of a lap splicer in accordance with the present invention, the view being a section taken along the line 1--1 on FIG. 2.
FIG. 2 is a front elevation of the splicer shown in FIG. 1, the view being a section taken along the line 2--2 on FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a schematic of the pneumatic system for operating the splicer.
FIG. 4 is a schematic representation of the splicer in its unoperated condition.
FIG. 5 is a schematic representation of the splicer in the setup condition wherein it has been prepared to initiate a splice.
FIG. 6 is a schematic representation of the splicer in its operated condition wherein the splice is formed.
Referring to the drawings in detail, there is shown a lap splicer unit in accordance with the present invention which generally comprises a vertical rear frame plate 10, a front plate 11, a pair of side frame members 12 extending from the plate 10 to the plate 11, a rod 14 extending between the members 12 parallel to the plate 10, a knife bar 15 extending from the top center of the plate 10 parallel with the side frame members 12 to the plate 11, and a pair of splicing carriages 16, 17 slideably mounted on the rod 14 on each side of the knife bar 15.
The splicing carriages each include an elongated body portion 20 of rectangular cross section, an elongated vertical bar portion 21 extending from the upper corner of the body portion nearest to the adjacent side frame member 12, a roller support arm 22 and 24 extending upwardly at each end of the body 20, a support leg 25 extending downwardly from the body, a wheel 26 carried by the support leg, and a piston housing 27 extending from the body 20 toward the adjacent side frame member 12.
The wheels 26 ride on the rear frame plate 10 and hold the carriages against rotation about the rod 14. A second wheel 29 is mounted to the end of the body 20 adjacent the front plate 11 by means of an arm 30. The wheels 29 extend under the plate 11 and engage a track strip 31 carried thereby to prevent the carriages from rotating upwardly about the rod 14 in response to the forces created by the shearing action of the two blades.
Each of the carriages is moved along the rod 14 away from the side frame members 12 by a piston 32 seated in a cylinder bore 34 within the housing 27. As shown in FIG. 3, a pneumatic system, described hereinafter in detail, selectively directs pressurized air into each cylinder bores 34 at the proper time to extend the pistons 32 and move the carriages toward the knife bar 15. The carriages are returned by springs 35 positioned in bores 36 and acting against a central support block 37 fo the rod 14. The support block 37 is mounted on the plate 10 and the rod 14 extends through a tight fitting bore in the block. Cup shaped pusher members 39 are positioned over the springs 35 to insure smooth operation.
On each splicing carriage, a roller 40 is mounted between the support arms 22 and 24. Below the roller 40 a knife blade 41 is mounted on the top of the vertical bar 21 by means of a metal strip 42 and screws 44 which extend into threaded bores in the bar 21. The bottom surface of the blade 41 is aligned with the top surface of the knife bar 15.
A web clamping bar 45 is retractably mounted to the vertical bar 21 by means of a pair of studs 46 which extend freely through holes in the bar 21 and are screwed into threaded holes in the bar. A helical spring 47 is positioned on each stud to bias the bars in an extended position. A resilient clamping pad 49 is attached to the surface of the bar to clamp web against the vertical side surfaces of the knife bar 15. The body portion 20 is provided with a resilient pressure pad 50 for pressing the two webs being spliced against a strip of tape positioned between them as described in detail hereinafter.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pneumatic system of the splicer is provided with pressurized air by an air pump 51 and a main pressure regulator 52. A pair of splice valves 54 and 55 deliver high pressure regulated air form the output of the regulator 52 to the cylinder bores 34. A pair of adjustable pressure regulators 56 and 57 are also connected to the output of the regulator 52 for supplying low pressure air to the cylinder bores 34 through "setup" valves 59 and 60. The valves 59 and 60 are physically positioned with the "splice" valves 54 and 55 respectively. The valves 59 and 54 are connected to opposite bores 34. Likewise, the valves 60 and 55 are connected to opposite bores. As described in detail hereinafter, the valves 59 and 54 are operated in sequence to form a splice under one condition and the valves 60 and 55 are operated in sequence to form a splice under a second condition.
The operation of the present invention is best understood by referring to FIGS. 4 to 6. FIG. 4 shows the condition of the apparatus before a splicing sequence is initiated. The running web W1 is being drawn from a supply roll (not shown) downward over the roll 40 of the carriage 17, and between the knife bar 15 and the carriage to a roller 61. The web then runs around another roller 62 and passes through a web storage festoon (not shown) to the web utilizing mechanism. The festoon arrangement and the arrangement of the supply web roll and the spare web roll are conventional and may be that shown in U.S. Pat. No. 3,886,031. The web, in its run from the roller 40 to the roller 61, does not contact any of the elements of the splicing apparatus.
To ready or set up the apparatus for a splicing operation, the end of a spare roll of web W2 is lead over the roll 40 of the carriage 16 and is brought down to pad 50 of that carriage. A piece of double face pressure sensitive tape T is pressed to the end of the web W2 and the setup valve 60 is operated to introduce low pressure air into the cylinder bore 34 of the carriage 16. The carriage 16 moves to the right, to the position shown in FIG. 5, clamping the web W2 between the clamping pad 49 and the knife bar 15. The force generated n the piston 32 by the low pressure air is not sufficient to compress the springs 47.
The splice can now be made by operating the splice valve 55. This valve may be manually operated or it may be automatically operated by a device which senses that the supply roll has been depleted to a predetermined diameter.
The valve 55 directs high pressure air into the cylinder bore 34 of the carriage 17. As the carriage 17 is driven to the left, the clamp pad 49 clamps the web W1 to the knife bar 15, the knife blade 41 cuts the web W1, and the pressure pad 50 forces the tail end of the web W1 against the pressure sensitive tape as shown in FIG. 6. The cylinder bores 34 are then both vented by vent valves 63 automatically operated in any convenient manner and the springs 35 return the apparatus to the condition shown in FIG. 2 with the running web feeding over the roller 40 of the carriage 16.
When the web roll supplying web W2 nears depletion, the end of a new roll of web W1 will be brought over the roller 40 of the carriage 17, provided with a strip of tape, and then clamped in place by operating the setup valve 59. In this case, the splice will be accomplished by operating the valve 54.
It will be seen from the foregoing that the present invention provides an improved splicer for web materials which requires a minimum tension in the web being spliced, produces smooth and secure splices, and is simple and easy to operate.
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Where can I find art/models/assets for my games?
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Wow, I'm actually surprised this question doesn't have a selected answer! :D
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Create a community wiki answer that combines the best of the existing answers, and I'll gladly mark it as selected.
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This is a duplicate of the question Game Asset Website List
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http://3dcookie.weebly.com/ They have cheap models
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The question has been closed Apr 28, 2013 at 06:08 AM by Loius for the following reason:
Duplicate Question: http://answers.unity3d.com/questions/16650/game-asset-website-list-free-and-paid-textures-mod.html
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The official Blender Model Repository: http://e2-productions.com/repository/modules/PDdownloads/
Kator Legaz's Blender Models: http://www.katorlegaz.com/3d_models/index.php
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I buy a lot of models from Dexsoft Multimedia. They sell assets in bundles and most come with multiple LOD.
They also have first week rebates on new assets. I think they release new bundles twice a month.
answered Nov 21, 2009 at 10:09 PM
Man, thanks for that one - its not a huge library but pretty much everything is well done and "a must have" :).
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have a look at this amazing list :) http://bit.ly/1vowrZK
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Turbosquid.com has some 3D models (both free and paid). Not all are textured and rigged, though.
answered Nov 19, 2009 at 09:24 PM
Also be aware that some of Turbosquid's content is high-poly, which can come back to bite you if you try to port your game to iPhone, or if you try to use them as mesh colliders. But it's an excellent resource.
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http://archive3d.net/ is pretty nice as well
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Yet some other good websites with free resources:
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It was just a routine baggage inspection, but there was nothing ordinary about the contents of the suitcase. The Swiss customs agent who examined it discovered 14 original drawings by Pablo Picasso. The artwork, which was contained in a sketchbook, was estimated to be worth as much as $1.5 million, yet the passenger indicated nothing to declare to customs authorities.
Its hard to imagine anyone packing Picassos sketchbook between sweaters, trotting off to the airport, and hoping it would remain a secret. The man was obviously smuggling it.
We as Christians have something far more valuable than a Picasso to declare! Yet we sometimes keep the treasure of our faith in Christ locked in our hearts instead of sharing it with those around us. Jesus reminded us, You are the light of the world (Matt. 5:14). Part of our purpose is to reflect Gods glory so that others will understand their need for Him. He also calls us to let our light shine, so that they see our good works and glorify our Father in heaven (v.16).
We risk becoming spiritual smugglers when we hide our faith in Christ. Instead, lets open the suitcase, share the treasure, and give glory to the Master.
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