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It's no secret that there are huge health benefits to incorporating yoga into your life. What's wonderful is it's not just exercise, but it's also a psychological health benefit as well. Most exercising benefits everyone in some way but we'll go over some of the physical changes that you can be sure to notice if you ever choose to do yoga.
This is probably the biggest benefit to practicing yoga. Because of the poses that you do in every session, you body will continually start to not only become leaner, but your flexibility will be a lot stronger. While this may not seem like such a huge benefit now, you may be underestimating how much flexibility is a part of our daily lives. Even something like reaching down to grab something you dropped and not feel like your body is completely tight. Before you're about to start yoga, don't forget to pick up organic cotton pant. It's always important to not only wear cotton clothes while you're exercising but even more importantly you need to wear clothes that allow you to move freely while in yoga.
At the beginning of yoga you always start out with simple poses. As you progress through your journey of becoming more of a yogi, you'll notice a huge increase in your overall strength. This is because in the more challenging classes, they show and teach you more difficult poses, such as the Shoulder Stand. These require much more strength that when you initially started and hopefully your body has worked up to that and feels stronger because of it. You'll feel yourself not only able to do the more difficult poses but able to do activities that you found harder before you started yoga.
Another key improvement to your overall health is an improvement to your posture. Because most of the poses that you start in, for example tadasana where you really feel your entire body supporting itself, it helps you understand how important it is to stand straight. Wearing some organic capris while in your yoga pose will help you relax and be as tranquil as the mountain you are trying to emulate.
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While the overall RQ-4 Global Hawk programme moves along, the Pentagon has repeatedly voiced its displeasure over the unmanned air vehicle's cost and the pace of production in recent months. Northrop Grumman countered first on the defensive, and later, at the Farnborough air show in July, went on the offensive with accusations of its own for the US Department of Defense
In June, the Pentagon's top weapons buyer, Ashton Carter, and US Air Force assistant secretary for acquisition David Van Buren separately told reporters they were disappointed with the cost of the air vehicle and that testing has been slower than expected.
"I am not happy with the pace of that programme and we are not happy with the cost of the air vehicle," Van Buren said.
In a rare, on-the-record roundtable with reporters, Van Buren gave a laundry list of reasons why he - and the air service - is dismayed with nearly every aspect of the programme: the high cost, the lengthy testing and delivery period, the programme's pace, the sensors on the aircraft and even the aircraft itself. Testing and delivery of the Block 30 aircraft in particular was slower than expected, he said.
Northrop quickly countered, arguing that the USAF is well aware of overall cost reductions on Global Hawk's Block 20, 30 and 40 systems and associated payloads. "While there have been cost spikes within production lots due to the quantity procured within each lot, overall cost of the air vehicle and the sensors is trending down, as the company predicted and expected," the company says.
"Additional cost reductions have been identified by the company and will be evaluated for suitability."
Weeks later, at Farnborough, Northrop executives took another swipe at the Pentagon's complaints, calling the accusations that the Global Hawk is expensive and unreliable "exaggerated" and that the real problems with the programme lie in "issues with controlling requirements" and overuse of the platform.
"Global Hawk suffers from a lot of masters," says Ed Walby, Northrop director of business development for the high-altitude UAV. "There are issues with controlling requirements and a lot of evolving requirements. Trying to capture all of those to satisfy all the customers becomes quite difficult."
High demand has increased some costs, he says. Combatant commanders have asked to fly the Global Hawk far more than contracted. "In one case, six times its required operational capacity," he says.
Flying so much more than originally anticipated means more spare parts are required to keep the aircraft running and more operations and maintenance funds are spent.
The UAV is reducing in cost and is very reliable, Walby says. In 2009, only two sorties were cancelled because of maintenance, he says, out of more than 250 scheduled missions.
At the same time, the US military buys the RQ-4 at the fairly low rate of about four a year. Northrop could build up to 12 a year, Walby says, and at a lower cost. "I like to say it's basically 'buy 10, get one free'," he quips.
Meanwhile, air force and navy leaders have been working to increase the commonality between the Global Hawk fleet and the Broad Area Maritime Surveillance (BAMS) programme. The focus has been on sharing systems and components in the ground systems for both fleets, as well as working out production efficiency with Northrop.
Just before leaving town for summer holidays, the House Armed Services Committee seemed to side with Northrop in the debate, denying a Pentagon reprogramming request to move $71 million from the RQ-4 Global Hawk programme to spend elsewhere.
The committee noted that the "programme has been consistently underfunded in the area of spare parts", in a 30 July letter from panel chairman Republican Ike Skelton, to DoD comptroller Robert Hale. "The committee encourages the air force to obligate these funds as soon as possible in order to support ongoing operations."
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Cucumber noodles are like whoa.
Seriously, they really are. If you've never had them, you need to go try them like right now.
It's ok if you've never had the pleasure of enjoying cucumber noodles. I won't judge. How could I? It's not like I ever had them until about a week ago. Sometimes I question why I've waited so long in my life to try something. Well, if you want to call 32 years a long time, then we can say I waited a long time. But in reality, 32 years really isn't a long time. But I think it's a long time after I try certain foods for the first time.
WAIT? You've never had a cucumber before? Yes, silly. I've had a cucumber before. In fact, I've had it many times. Just not in noodle form.
I decided to give cucumber noodles a try after seeing this Cucumber Noodles with Peanut Sauce recipe by Two Peas & Their Pod. The recipe mentioned that a julienne peeler could be used to make the noodles. YES! I have one of those, I exclaimed.
I decided to add carrot noodles to my recipe. Next time, I would leave them out. I didn't really dig the texture of the carrots. Nor did I enjoy the texture of the cucumber peel. All lessons learned that can be avoided on the next round of cucumber noodle making. Peel the cucumber, make this gal happy.
I totally have the weirdest issue with textures. But we won't even go there. That's a whole entire silly story in itself.
That's a lot of cucumber talk for a Tuesday morning, isn't it? Let's move along to the recipe now. Enjoy.
- 3 medium to large cucumbers
- 2 large carrot, peeled
- 1 clove of garlic
- Juice from half a lime
- ½ tbsp mirin
- ½ C soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
- 1 - 2 tsp sriracha
- 1 tsp honey
- Cilantro for garnish
- Red pepper flakes for garnish
- Using a julienne peeler, slice the cucumbers. Do this by laying the cucumber and carrots down lengthwise and running the peeler across the top of the cucumbers and then carrots. For the cucumbers, once you get near the seeds, rotate it and repeat the process. Place the noodles in a bowl.
- Make the dressing by whisking the remaining ingredients, minus the cilantro and red pepper flakes, together in a jar. You probably won't need to use all of the dressing but you can store it in the refrigerator in an air tight container for 7 days.
- Toss the noodles in your desired amount of dressing and serve in bowls. Garnish with the cilantro and red pepper flakes.
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Professional Layyans Society: Sixth Annual Get Together- High Lights
High lights of 6th annual get together conducted by PLS.
Professional Layyans Society needs no introduction as it is an example in its own with its real and matchless beauty of devotion. PLS is a non-political, unbiased and intellectual guided platform which is leading the Layyah generation tread on the ways of success and prosperity. It is working for the people of district Layyah and intends to work for the whole humanity.
Sixth annual get together on the behalf of PLS was held in the quadrangle of Govt. Boys Degree College Layyah. It went fantastic and smooth. Many teachers, other professionals and students participated in the get together. Achievements of PLS were appreciated and the organizers were encouraged. During the function, many funny games were played. Banana eating and balloon bursting competitions were conducted. In the end, participants were served with burgers, sweets and cold drinks.
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Is your birthday coming up? This year, you can make your celebration more memorable by making a difference for animals in need nationwide. Instead of receiving your fifth "Cat Lover" coffee mug or yet another gift card, ask your friends and family members to make a donation to the ASPCA in lieu of traditional birthday presents.
It's easy to make a difference: In advance of your birthday, you can set up your own ASPCA Birthday Campaign fundraiser page. Personalize your page with messages to friends, a story about your pet, or selfies with your furry best friends. In addition to photos, you can also embed a YouTube video (funny dog or cat videos encouraged!). Once your page is set up, share the link by email or on your social media channels to spread the word. Then, sit back and know that you've helped the ASPCA assist animals across the country.
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Kendall tells Greenlee the truth about Spike; Erica has a Christmas surprise for everyone. Adam believes Krystal and Tad are pulling his leg.
Adam believes Krystal and Tad are pulling one over on him. He tells Tad to stop or he'll regret it! Babe and Colby are equally stunned. Seeing that things are going to take a turn, Julia gathers the kids to take them outside and away from the adult conversation. Before she can leave Opal and Ruth walk in and Adam gives them the "good news". Tad's moms are stunned. Adam points out that Tad and Krystal can't be married because she still hasn't divorced Adam yet! Krystal holds up the divorce papers - the papers that were in her bag at the chapel - which have been signed. Adam still doesn't want to believe it. Tad pulls out their marriage certificate and that finally convinces Adam that they aren't joking. He pulls Krystal aside and asks where he fits in her family. "You don't," Krystal says and tells him that she can't have him in her life any longer. She asks why he is really there. Adam says it doesn't matter. He remains focused on Krystal's marriage, asking what will happen when she needs him in her bed. Krystal says it doesn't matter. "You have a piece of my heart, Adam, but you're not the only one," she says, telling him that she can't forgive his taking Jenny from her. Adam makes excuses but Krystal doesn't believe him. She tells him that though she still loves him he scares her to death. Back in the living room Tad's moms turn to him and tell him they won't talk about the seriousness of his new marriage on Christmas Day. They tell him, though, that they'll have many questions tomorrow! Julia pulls Tad outside and asks him why he married Krystal. He admits that it was only for Jenny's sake. Tad returns inside and Adam goes off on him about children, telling Tad that with Colby and JR in his life he doesn't need one more kid around. "You won't even miss her," he says and storms out. Colby follows him and asks if she can come back home for a bit. Wanting to be alone, Adam tells Colby to stay with Tad. Julia comes outside and tells him how heartless he is being with Colby. Adam leaves anyway. Colby returns inside, receives a call from Sean and tells everyone that Greenlee and Zach have been found and are okay.
Back at the Chandler mansion, Adam takes the adoption record and says Tad will never need it.
In Greenlee's hospital room, everyone is relieved when she opens her eyes and begins to breathe on her own. She tells Aidan she came back because of him! Joe asks them all to leave. Erica asks him if Jack, at least, can stay but Joe won't allow it. Kendall hurries from the room and doesn't stop to talk to Ryan and Annie, who have just arrived. Jack, Erica and Aidan come out of Greenlee's room and fill them in. A few minutes later the doctors clear Jack to visit Greenlee. At her bedside Jack asks her how she managed to get through the past month locked in a bomb shelter. Greenlee tells him that Zach helped pull her through. Aidan walks in and stays with Greenlee for a while. Jack makes a few calls to spread the good news. Livia arrives. Across the room Sean calls Colby to give her the news.
In Zach's room, Myrtle tells Zach to stop sweet-talking her and just get better - and get home! She turns to go but Zach tells her to stay. She can't, because she is going to church. "Put in a good word for a new friend," Zach says. Myrtle leaves. A few seconds later Kendall walks in and tells him that Aidan saved Greenlee's life. "It has to be a miracle," she says as Josh walks in with Ian. Zach holds his son for the first time in weeks. "My boy," he says in awe. Kendall sits with them for a few moments and then returns to the waiting room. Josh and Ryan want news about Zach but Kendall asks for a little time alone. She goes to the window, sits down and becomes teary. Erica sits with her, telling her it is okay to let all of the emotion out. Kendall can't. She tells Erica that she stopped believing that Zach would return but doesn't tell her about sleeping with Aidan.
Back in Zach's room Josh fills him in on all the happenings since he has been gone. Josh assures Zach that he hasn't missed a thing because he's been putting every move the boys have made on tape. Zach thanks him for moving in with Kendall and helping her out. "You're my brother now," Zach says. Ryan and Annie come in with Spike and Zach holds both of his boys for a while. In the hall Josh runs in to Kendall, who thanks him for all of his help. She returns to Zach's side. Josh asks Erica why she gets all misty-eyed around Kendall; Erica says it's a mom thing, but that fathers can feel it to. She points toward Zach and Kendall, together with their boys, in the hospital room. Emma arrives with a few presents for Zach, all hand made by her. She asks what happened while he was gone. Without giving her the bad details, Zach says he was on a trip but he wasn't afraid because he kept "visiting" his family in his head. Zach grabs a teething ring for Ian; Emma asks if she can put on her princess dress and Kendall says she needs to see Greenlee. Annie takes Emma out, leaving Erica to sit with Spike, Zach and Ian. She speaks to him softly and Zach pretends not to be able to hear her. When she moves closer he kisses her and thanks her for helping Kendall through. Erica is touched. She leaves as Ryan, Annie and Emma return.
Ryan goes into Greenlee's room to see how she is doing. She tells him that thoughts of Aidan kept her alive. Ryan realizes that Aidan loves her more than Ryan ever could. Greenlee smiles and says it was worth the wait. When he leaves Kendall walks in. Crying, Kendall tells Greenlee that Spike isn't deaf because of her. "My son was deaf by the time your car crashed," she says. Greenlee can't believe it and begins to cry, too. Kendall begs for some reaction other than tears but Greenlee can only cry. She turns away from Kendall. Kendall turns to go but Greenlee asks her to wait. "It wasn't my fault?" she asks. Kendall nods. She tells Greenlee that she is glad Greens made it back alive and takes her hand.
In the hall Erica runs in to Jack and tells him she really is happy that Greenlee is back. She brings up their relationship but Jack refuses to talk about them, at least for the holiday. Everyone comes into the hall as Emma announces they are having a party. Zach and Kendall sit with the boys, Annie and Ryan sit with Emma - and then Bianca and Miranda walk in! They are welcomed with hugs and kisses. Julia arrives. Erica is carried in by two young orderlies. She makes a speech to all of them about love, family and happiness. She wishes everyone "Merry Christmas" and the crowd begins singing "Deck the Halls" as the kids begin dancing. Greenlee and Zach, sitting across the room from one another, lock eyes and smile.
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Well this is disappointing... I would've liked to see John Farrell as the next manager for the sox.
I can't say I'm disappointed that Lackey won't be pitching next season.
"We were making progress, until Garnett (expletive) everything up."
It's funny because I really don't think they were making any progress. There's no way that all of that "progress" they were making was messed up by one player. It's easy to blame someone else.
I'm not sure Palmer is worth that much but I guess desperate times call for desperate measures.
Changes clearly need to be made after that September collapse... Getting rid of Lackey would be a great start.
What a nice story. Eric Chavez is a classy guy.
This is an interesting one. I'm not sure Toronto would let him go, but I could definitely see him managing the sox. The pitching staff could use their former pitching coach back.
So excited for the season to start. I still can't believe they will raise the banner tomorrow. Feels like yesterday that they won!
"The reason the sox won two championships was because of the players-NOT FRANCONA!"
And the reason why they're losing now is because of the players, not Francona.
Wait... sports aren't life and death? I feel like my entire life is a lie now.
How can you just get rid of John Lackey though when you already have nothing for the bottom of the rotation, never mind trying to replace him. There's nothing Francona can do with the pitching staff he has. He has Beckett and Lester... that's about it. He can't just pull a pitcher out of thin air.
I certainly hope the Bruins repeat. It's so tough but if there's a team out there that could do it, I really think this team is it.
Krejci definitely deserves a raise. He's such a great asset to this team. And Tyler getting bigger is good news.
After all that he's gone through, I'm really glad to see that his name will be on the cup. It is definitely deserved.
Wes cracks me up. He would be the one to say that.
No I don't think Boston is ungrateful, but I do think Boston takes Theo for granted at times. But truthfully there's really no where for him to move up in the Red Sox organization. At least with the Cubs he would have a new challenge and the potential to move up from the GM position.
I hope you're right Jason. It would be great to see the Falcons have a successful season.
That's a great question! Will he be fined an additional $20,000? Or is paying someone else's fine a lesser offense? Haha this is hilarious
Unfortunately I agree. I'm just going to be in denial until the season is really canceled.
Sixth time's a charm? Hopefully!
I felt the same way. I read the headline and wondered what Rex Ryan could possibly say next. But he actually made some good points. I'm a little surprised!


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Unsubstantiated rumors are circulating that the US FAA may be going above and beyond normal electro magnetic interference (EMI) testing protocol when in-flight connectivity service providers seek supplemental type certification (STC) for their systems on aircraft, and that that is the reason why Honeywell Phase 3 Display Units blanked out during STC testing of Aircell's Gogo in-flight Internet system on Boeing 737NG aircraft.
The reason for the alleged stepped-up protocol, according to scuttlebutt (i.e. not confirmed) is that regulators are concerned that terrorists would focus an intense amount of RF signals at the cockpit (think a heaping transmitter in the forward lavatory) and bring down an aircraft.
Today, at the ISTAT conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, I asked FAA administrator Randy Babbitt if the agency is quietly bolstering EMI testing standards. Babbitt says there is nothing quiet about FAA's interest in ensuring appropriate testing is done. But he, like the FAA's public relations office, does not volunteer specifics.
"Wewill decline to comment on the specifics involved in certifying the AircellGogo system," says a spokesman for the FAA.
The spokesman says that when the FAA evaluates in-flight WiFi systems, "two of the areas we consider are interference with avionics systems necessary for continued safe flight and landing, and any vulnerability of airplane systems to intentional or accidental electronic emissions outside FCC standards."
Specifically, when conducting EMI tests, applicants are required to:
1) Perform an airplane ground test using a portable wireless transmitter emulator. RTCA/DO-294B defines a test procedure with an emulator consisting of a signal generator, amplifier and transmitting antenna.
2) The emulator antenna should be placed at each location, including the flight deck, in the airplane cabin where the access point antennas are installed, and at locations where WLAN-equipped PEDs may be operated.
3) Monitor all aircraft systems with catastrophic, hazardous, and major failure conditions, and systems required by certification or operating regulations.
4) The test is performed at three separate channels in each general WLAN operating band that will be used in the airplane WLAN installation.
Some industry observers believe avionics should be able to withstand even the most stringent EMI testing. In this instance (involving Gogo), interference with Honeywell Phase 3 DUs "should be known well before Gogo is placed on a 737″, says a source, noting that such discovery should have been made in qual testing or, at least, later when the system was certified for the aircraft.
Boeing has launched a thorough review of part numbers to make sure no other avionics suffer the same issue as the Honeywell Phase 3 avionics.
However, notes an industry source, the very instance of interference between Wi-Fi and avionics is "bad news for the industry as a whole because there are a lot of people pushing for COTS [consumer off-the-shelf] technology to be brought into aircraft, and anything that carries a transmitter means that it's emitting signals."


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Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Audiosynced: A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
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Bill Bryson is one of my go-to comfort reads because of his sense of humor. It's very midwest humor, which a lot of people find a little crass at times.ReplyDelete
This is a book I have had languishing in a pile for, um, years. I might have to try it on audio.
Oooh! I haven't read this but I've read his other stuff. Glad you enjoyed it!ReplyDelete
I adore Bill Bryson! I first read Mother Tongue because of my interest in the English language and then plowed through the travelogues, laughing hysterically all the way. And, for the life of me I can't understand why The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid isn't populating summer reading lists everywhere.ReplyDelete
You are not imagining the faint English accent. I notice it too. I've listened to a few of his audiobooks and felt the same way the first time I heard him narrate... it's like a British/American hybrid.ReplyDelete
Kind of like Phil Koegan from the Amazing Race. He's from New Zealand but his accent is an American/New Zealand hybrid.
I listened to this a few months ago and LOVED it (I can't remember if it was the abridged version or not, sadly). It's great, especially if you're casually into science. (Also, doesn't he live in England now? I don't know--he seems to keep moving back and forth!)ReplyDelete
I hate abridged audios too! And while I haven't listened to Bryson, I'd almost be surprised if he didn't have a slight accent as he lived in England for at least 20 years. His book Notes From a Small Island talks about that.ReplyDelete


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The list of startups with multi-billion-dollar valuations and no revenues just shrank by one. Paid advertisements make their debut on Pinterest this week.
In what the social scrapbooking service is calling a test, Promoted Pins will start appearing in users' search and category feeds. The mix of brands participating reflects the areas of highest activity on the site, heavy on fashion (Gap Gap, Banana Republic, Lululemon Athletica Lululemon Athletica, Old Navy), food (Nestle Nestle, Kraft, General Mills General Mills) and travel (Expedia Expedia.com, Walt Disney resorts).
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Journal Journal: Yesterday's Tomorrow is now available!
It turned into a beautiful thing. It's full of illustrations, plus photos of the authors and covers of the magazines the stories were printed in. It has the first use of the word "astronaut", the cover story of the issue of Astounding that is said to have ushered in the "golden age of science fiction, A.E. van Vogt's first published science fiction, a few other firsts, and five stories that are printed from cleaned up scans of the magazines. There are biographies of all the writers in the book.
I usually encourage folks to read the stories online or check a copy out from their local library, but not this time. The printed book is head and shoulders better than the electronic versions.
There are stories by Isaac Asimov, John W. Campbell, Murray Leinster, Frederik Pohl, Neil R. Jones, Kurt Vonnegut Jr., A. E. van Vogt, Theodore Sturgeon, Poul Anderson, Phillip K. Dick, Frank Herbert, James Blish, Lester del Rey, Jerome Bixby, and a futurist essay by "the father of science fiction" Hugo Gernsback.
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Brendan Rodgers is confident Liverpool can narrow the gulf to Manchester United over the coming seasons – and the boss is in no doubt that fixtures between the sides remain one of the biggest in world football.
The Reds currently trail their rivals by 21 points in the Barclays Premier League with United holding their ground in a title race and Liverpool lower down the table in eighth.
However, Rodgers insists the current gap between the sides, in terms of points, will not detract from the spectacle when the two meet on Sunday.
For the Liverpool manager, it remains the most mouth-watering clash in English football.
"It's two of the biggest clubs in the world, not just in Britain," Rodgers told reporters gathered at Melwood. "Two clubs who are renowned worldwide.
"I've always known about Liverpool but in my short period of time here, being away on pre-season and seeing everything that goes on around the football club, I've realised the sheer size of the club.
"It's history that makes a club. Of course we are fighting in the present moment to be better and to improve but the history of this club is incredible.
"Both clubs are institutions in their own right.
"People will knock it at the moment because of the standards that were achieved here in the 1970s and 1980s, but that doesn't stop it being one of the biggest clubs in the world, and a club many players want to play for.
"Of course Manchester United have been very dominant over a number of years, but this is a football club that also had dominance for many years.
"What you are always fighting for, every day, is to get back to that level.
"It's a long, hard journey but it has to start somewhere, and what I've seen in this first period that I've been here is that going forward, we can achieve great things.
"We're all up for the challenge. You're defending more than just a football club in a game like this.
"Liverpool is a city which is very passionate about football. But it's also a football game and we're high in confidence on the pitch at the moment.
"We go into the game in a really good moment having won seven out of our last nine games. We have good confidence and good belief.
"What I'm starting to see now, in the last couple of months, is the courage to play and that is important. To go to one of your rivals and to have that courage and belief to play our own game, is something that we will look to do."
One man who has helped Reds fans to some wonderful moments against United down the years is Steven Gerrard.
The skipper has struck seven goals against United throughout his career and Sunday will be his 30th outing against Alex Ferguson's side.
This season, with a tally of eight, the captain is just one assist away from equalling his career record for a single campaign.
"Steven came back a wee bit later than most players [in pre-season]," said Rodgers. "It took the group who went to the Euros a wee bit of time to get going and you also have to respect the change of manager. It's never easy.
"Over time our relationship has become very, very good and he's understanding the ideas of what we're trying to implement.
"I've got to say, his quality has never been in question. People obviously judge him on his goals, and maybe he has not scored as much as he has in the past, but the role and responsibility he has in this young team now is slightly different.
"What I've had from him is incredible leadership. He's a wonderful man. Everyone judges him by what he does on the field, which is world class, but this is a guy who is world class off the field as well.
"He's a wonderful human being, and it's a real pleasure to work with someone like that. As each day goes on he's growing in his confidence and his play, and it's no surprise [he's got eight assists].
"People won't talk about that - they'll talk about his goals. But his job is to score goals, create goals and lead the team.
"For me, he's been 10 out of 10."
The manager was given his first taste of the fixture from the dug-out in September 2012 when the Reds went down 2-1 to their rivals at Anfield.
Jonjo Shelvey was dismissed for a challenge on Jonny Evans early on in the game before Robin van Persie stroked home a contentious penalty.
"We hope the game on Sunday will be about the football," said Rodgers.
"In the last game we had two decisions that went against us that cost us the game - the sending off, which was unfortunate, and the penalty decision that went against us.
"Our performance level was very good. I've got no concern about the Liverpool players and their mentality in the game, as I'm sure Alex hasn't in terms of his own players. It's an important game for both teams and you expect passion and commitment.
"You need the mentality and calmness to pass the ball and play football. That will be important."
One of the players who could feature on Sunday and a man who the fans will be eager to see running at the United back four is Daniel Sturridge.
The Reds' latest recruit marked his first Liverpool outing in style by writing his name into the history books and firing one of the club's quickest debut goals.
Rodgers said: "He's a good boy, who has come in and really thrown himself into the club and before last week against Mansfield, he hadn't had a lot of game time or training time over the period of a couple of months.
"But you saw him for 55 minutes, and you saw his pace and his power and his threat on the ball. He'll be in the squad for the weekend and going forward he's going to be a terrific player for our future."
With two of the finest strikers in the league ready to do battle at Old Trafford on Sunday, the manager was questioned as to who he believed was the better marksman: Luis Suarez or van Persie.
"What would my response be to that question? I've already got Suarez, so I wouldn't want to swap, that's for sure," insisted Rodgers.
"I can only comment on him. I can't comment on who is better. All strikers bring different things to the game. I think we're blessed to have someone like Luis who has carried the club for the first six months of this season by himself, in terms of being a lone striker.
"He was our only fit and available frontman and he is a player who, every single day, gives everything. Some people have off days but this is a guy who is up for the game. His motivation is at a high level every day in training.
"You can't ask for any more from him. I'm very blessed and privileged to work with such a player."
Asked about the fitness of his squad going into the weekend's fixture, Rodgers replied: "We're more or less okay. Jose Enrique is making really good progress but won't be available for this weekend. Apart from that everyone is available."
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Louisiana Virtual School offers a full range of high-school classes from English, math and biology basics to electives such as game design and fine arts. Parents can enroll their child in the school through the administration of their current traditional school.
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GenreAction, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Show Period2001 - 2010
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DirectorNelson McCormick
ScreenwriterChip Johannessen, Patrick Harbinson
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- Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Bauer
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- Carlos Bernard as Tony Almeida
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The AC output from a source is rectified and applied to a resistor/Zener diode circuit connection which determines the magnitude of the rectified voltage applied via a circuit to a first MOSFET device. The inverted output of the first MOSFET device is applied to the gate electrode of a second MOSFET device in a manner such that the second MOSFET device is ON even when the AC output passes through zero. The output of the second MOSFET device is connected to a resistor which determines the magnitude of the load applied to the dimmer.
1. A cicuit adapted for use with a dimmer wherein a predetermined variable electrical load is made available to said dimmer, an AC source applying power to said circuit comprising:
means for coupling the output of said AC dimmer to a rectifier;
a first Zener diode having an anode and first and second resistors connected in series, said series connected components being in turn connected in parallel with said rectifier;
a second Zener diode having an anode and cathode, said second Zener diode connected in parallel with second resistor, the cathode of said second Zener diode being connected to the node between the first and second resistors;
a third resistor connected between said second Zener diode cathode and the gate electrode of a first MOSFET device, the drain electrode of said first MOSFET device being coupled to the cathode of a first diode, a third Zener diode and the sixth resistor;
a fourth and fifth resistor connected in series, said series connection in turn connected in parallel with said rectifier; the anode of said first Zener diode being connected to the junction of said fourth and fifth resistor; and
a sixth resistor connected to the base electrode of a second MOSFET device having a drain electrode, the drain electrode of said second MOSFET device being connected to the cathode of said first Zener diode via a seventh resistor, said seventh resistor and second MOSFET cooperating to apply said electrical load to said dimmer.
2. The circuit of
3. The circuit of
4. The circuit of
5. A dimmer system for controlling the illumination output form an LED device comprising:
means for generating an AC waveform;
a dimmer circuit coupled to said generating means and having an output;
rectifier means coupled to the output of said dimmer circuit;
means for controlling the value of a load applied to said dimmer circuit; and
a load coupled to said controlling means, said load being coupled to said dimmer circuit, said dimmer circuit being coupled to said LED device.
6. The system of
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention provides a simplified and inexpensive circuit for dimming light emitting diodes utilizing a conventional TRIAC AC dimmer.
2. Background of the Invention
Circuits for dimming incandescent bulbs have been available in the prior art. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,566,819 to Wolff discloses a light control/dimmer system that can be touch operated and includes a programmable timer that controls the light attached thereto by switching the device to an "OFF" position after a predetermined time period. In most dimmers, the current will not go to zero unless there is a minimum load provided by the device being dimmed. Thus, the dimmer device typically has a minimum load placed on it of approximately 5 watts.
Light emitting diodes ("LEDs") that provide a specific, focused light output of a predetermined wavelength have been available for a number of years. U.S. Pat. No. 6,598,996 to Lodhie sets forth, inter alia, the advantages of using LEDs when compared to conventional incandescent bulbs. LEDs, in addition to replacing incandescent bulbs used in motor vehicles, have also been used for signage and other display systems. The illumination output from LEDs typically have a single intensity and are not easily adapted to having multiple levels of intensity and thus to dimming. Specifically, LEDs do not provide the minimum load necessary when used with conventional dimmers. Those LED circuits with dimmer devices draw higher power from the AC input source which, in turn, generates relatively higher heat levels which is undesirable in LED based circuits.
What is desired is to provide a circuit which enables LEDs to be dimmed and wherein the power/heat levels generated during LED use is substantially reduced.
The present invention provides a circuit that supplies a specialized load to a conventional AC dimmer which, in turn, controls a LED device. The circuit draws limited power from the energy source and also operates in a manner such that the heat generated by the circuit is substantially reduced.
In particular, the AC output from a source is rectified and applied to a resistor/Zener diode circuit connection which determines the magnitude of the rectified voltage applied via a circuit to a first MOSFET device. The inverted output of the first MOSFET device is applied to the gate electrode of a second MOSFET device in a manner such that the second MOSFET device is ON even when the AC output passes through zero. The output of the second MOSFET device is connected to a resistor which determines the magnitude of the load applied to the dimmer.
For a better understanding of the present invention as well as other objects and further features thereof, reference is made to the following description which is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying drawing wherein:
Referring to
The AC home power source 12 provides output leads 14 (the "hot" lead) and 16 ("neutral"), lead 14 being coupled to a conventional dimmer 18. The output lead 20 from dimmer 18, corresponding to hot lead 14 is coupled to a first input of circuit 22 of the present invention, neutral lead 16 being coupled to a second input of circuit 22. In the embodiment illustrated, the output of circuit 22 is coupled to Edison base socket 24 having a LED bulb 26 inserted therein. Although only a single LED bulb 26 is shown, a plurality of such LED bulbs can be placed in parallel across circuit 22. In an alternate arrangement, circuit 22 can be combined with an Edison base and the resulting combination then inserted into a conventional socket, thus eliminating the necessity of a separate wiring connection for circuit 22.
As will be set forth hereinafter in more detail, circuit 22 provides a technique for providing a varying load to the dimmer circuit 18 and absorbing leakage current therefrom, thus enabling the proper dimming of LED devices with conventional dimmers.
Conventional dimming works by controlling the amount of power furnished to the incandescent bulb; the greater the power applied to the bulb, the more intense the generated illumination; the lower the power applied to the bulb, the less intense the generated illumination. As shown in
Referring now to
Typical values of the components shown in
(the value of resistor R7, in accordance with the teachings of the invention, is adjustable and depends on the required dimmer load and can vary up to 9 Kohms and 1 W).
All the above components are available from Digi-Key Corporation, Thief River Falls, Minn.
In operation, energy source 12 provides a live, or hot, AC output on leads 20 and a ground voltage on neutral leads 16.
The AC output is coupled to full wave rectifier bridge circuit 32, the output of circuit 32 at terminals 33 and 35 being a series of full wave rectified sine waves of a single (positive) polarity (waveform 41,
In effect, the required dimmer load is provided to the dimmer at the needed time and removed when it would have no effect except for drawing power, thereby creating the proper dimmer load but only allowing a very low wattage to be added to the dimming circuit.
It should be noted that the circuit described in
In summary, the load for resistor R7 is coupled to the dimmer circuit 18 by being shorted across the dimmer output. When the MOSFET Q2 conducts it becomes, in essence, a piece of wire. When MOSFET Q2 conducts it therefore puts the load resistor R7 directly across the output of the dimmer. The rectifier does not interfere with the action of the load resistor R7 but since the MOSFET Q2 is used to turn a polarized signal off and on, the rectifier is necessary to assure that only a positive going power signal is flowing through the MOSFET Q2 and the load resistor R7. The dimmer circuit 18 output only sees the equivalent of a simple load resistor across it.
As noted hereinabove, an AC dimmer device requires a load to operate properly and most such dimmers operate using a triac. Although a triac is an inexpensive component that works well for AC dimming, it causes problems when used with LEDs.
First, there is a current leakage through the triac even when the triac is in the off mode. This causes the leakage current to light up an LED even when such small leakage current would not light an incandescent bulb.
In addition, the triac is triggered by its dimmer circuitry, and once triggered, the triac continues to conduct until the current through it stops. This does not work with DC circuits (used with LED circuits) because the current never stops but on an AC circuit the current goes to zero every time the power goes to zero (120 times a second on a standard 60 Hz power line). However, most dimmers require a minimum load to draw power out of the dimmer circuit to enable the triac to turn off properly so that the incandescent bulb would be illuminated at the right time. The dimmer does not operate properly without a load and the circuit of the present invention supplies a load at the right time without the waste of power which would occur using a power load resistor.
While the invention has been described with reference to its preferred embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the true spirit and scope of the invention. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the invention without departing from its essential teachings.
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- Converting a pile of outgrown or underutilized t-shirts into colorful, cozy rugs has never been easier; especially with the help of a most unique loom a hula hoop! Each participant needs to bring about a dozen T-shirts (boys size L or equivalent (mens/womens size S or girls size L/XL) work well, but other sizes can be adapted) and a pair of sharp, fabric scissors. If you have access to a quilting tool called a rotary cutter, consider bringing it with the mat and ruler. Looms will be provided. This program is ideal for beginning weavers, and would appeal to families, scout groups as well as individuals. Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-registration is appreciated by calling (563) 328-3286. Note: If this program appeals to you but you cant make the date, Jessica Steines (Clinton County Interpretive Naturalist) will be conducting a similar program on March 20, 6:00 P.M. at Rock Creek Marina & Campground. Please call (563) 847-7202 by March 19 to register for her program.
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MORGANTOWN — Federal prosecutors investigating the Upper Big Branch mine explosion that killed 29 men filed criminal charges against a longtime Massey Energy executive who worked closely with former CEO Don Blankenship — a move signaling where their sights may be ultimately set.
The cooperation of David Craig Hughart is a sign that authorities may be gathering evidence to target officials further up the Massey hierarchy. Some victims' families hold Blankenship personally responsible for the worst U.S. mining disaster in four decades, though prosecutors have declined to say who else could face charges in the wide-ranging and continuing probe.
Hughart, former president of a Massey subsidiary that controlled White Buck Coal Co., worked alongside Blankenship for at least 15 years and was named in a federal information filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Beckley. He is cooperating with prosecutors, and U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin said Hughart is prepared to plead guilty to two conspiracy charges that carry the possibility of six years in prison.
Both of West Virginia's U.S. Sens., Joe Manchin and Jay Rockefeller, commented on the developing investigation.
"I hope and pray that our great state will never again endure a tragedy like the Upper Big Branch deaths, and criminal charges are an important step in bringing those responsible to justice," Manchin said in a statement. "I have always urged our prosecutors to pursue any individuals who intentionally jeopardized the lives of others. There should be no immunity for anyone who is determined to be responsible in any way for the tragedy at UBB.
"These new revelations show a complete failure by senior management at Massey to put our miners first and absolutely reinforce the pressing need to pass comprehensive mine safety legislation," Rockefeller said. "Coal mining is an honorable profession; anyone who criminally put profits over people risks lives and tarnishes that honorable work. My bill would specifically hold bad actors fully accountable and increase penalties for these types of flagrant abuses."
Hughart faces two charges: felony conspiracy to defraud the government by impeding the Mine Safety and Health Administration, and misdemeanor conspiracy to violate mandatory health and safety standards.
Although Upper Big Branch is never directly mentioned in the case against Hughart, Goodwin said the charges come from the investigation of the April 2010 explosion. And the nature of the allegations parallels charges brought against those who were directly involved with UBB.
Prosecutors say Hughart worked with unnamed co-conspirators to ensure miners at White Buck and other, unidentified Massey-owned operations received advance warning about surprise federal inspections many times between 2000 and March 2010.
Those illegal warnings gave workers time to conceal life-threatening violations that could have led to citations, fines and costly shutdowns, authorities say.
Goodwin wouldn't say who else might be charged or when, but that his investigators are "trying to push forward as quickly as we can."
Several former federal prosecutors say it wouldn't be easy to prosecute Blankenship, and that it would require more than just damning testimony from witnesses who may have their own agendas.
Corporations like Massey, since bought out by Virginia-based Alpha Natural Resources, are typically structured to shield their leaders from liability, experts say. To reach the top, investigators would most likely need hard evidence to match witnesses' words.
The United Mine Workers of America, which accused Massey of "industrial homicide," has demanded that Blankenship and 17 other managers who refused to talk to investigators be compelled to testify publicly or cited for contempt. It says those responsible for the disaster must be brought to justice.
Hughart had been president of at least 10 Massey subsidiaries throughout his career, positions that would have required the consent of a CEO whose micromanagement is well-documented.
At Upper Big Branch, for example, Blankenship demanded production reports every 30 minutes.
And last year, Blankenship acknowledged during a deposition for an unrelated lawsuit that his employees had sometimes found cans of Dad's root beer on their desks: Dad's, he told the attorney questioning him, stood for "Do as Don says."
Neither Blankenship, who retired about eight months after the disaster, nor one of his attorneys responded to emails seeking comment.
Four investigations have concluded that Massey concealed problems at the mine through an elaborate scheme that included sanitized safety-inspection books and an advance-warning system.
Hughart is the third person to face serious criminal charges in connection with Upper Big Branch.
Former UBB superintendent Gary May is also cooperating with prosecutors. He pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge for his actions at the mine and is set to be sentenced in January.
Former Massey security chief Hughie Elbert Stover, meanwhile, is appealing his conviction last fall on charges he lied to investigators and ordered a subordinate to destroy documents.
Stover was sentenced to three years behind bars — one of the stiffest punishments ever handed down in a mine safety case — but has been free pending appeal. Witnesses testified that Stover instructed mine guards to send radio alerts whenever inspectors entered the property. He's denied any wrongdoing.
The explosion at Upper Big Branch was sparked by worn teeth on a cutting machine, and fueled by methane and coal dust. It was allowed to propagate by clogged and broken water sprayers. The force of the blast traveled miles of underground corridors, killing men instantly.
Goodwin's office negotiated a $210 million agreement with Alpha to settle past violations at UBB and other Massey mines, protecting the company from criminal prosecution.
"(This) news is a big milestone in the Upper Big Branch investigation, and I commend U.S. Attorney Goodwin and his team for working diligently to find those responsible for this tragedy and bring them to justice," Rockefeller said.
"Anyone who puts production and profits before safety should be held accountable and brought to justice to the fullest extent of the law," Manchin said. "I applaud the efforts of the U.S. Attorney's office to get to bottom of the wrongdoing in this case. I will continue to monitor developments with respect to today's charges, as well as the continuing investigation.
"What this horrible tragedy reminded all of us is this: every worker should know that when they kiss their children goodbye in the morning that they will return home at the end of the day to kiss them goodnight."
The Associated Press contributed to this article.


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Residents of the small New Hampshire town that is home to the only school ordered closed by the state Board of Education for safety concerns are frustrated by delays at a new school under construction.
About 100 Unity students may spend the entire academic year attending school in nearby Claremont due to construction delays at the new elementary school.
The Valley News reports that construction halted in August until the inspectors of the state fire marshal's office can weigh in on the window design for the school.
The Unity Elementary School in 2010 became the first school in state history to be ordered closed for fire code violations.


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Suspect in death seeks new lawyerJuly 13,2013ST. JOHNSBURY A Vermont man charged along with his wife in the killing of a popular St. Johnsbury teacher isnt getting a new lawyer at the moment.
A judge initially dismissed Allen and Patricia Prues requests for new attorneys in May. Allen made a second request.
Prue and defense lawyer Dan Maguire said Thursday that Prue no longer communicates with Maguire, and that Maguire could be called as a witness against Patricia Prue.
The Prues have been charged with luring Melissa Jenkins out of her home last year and killing her before dumping her body in the Connecticut River. Both have pleaded not guilty, Allen Prue to first-degree murder; Patricia Prue to aggravated murder.
I just dont think Mr. Maguire can ethically do his duty anymore, Allen Prue said. I dont see any way of going around this. I just completely refuse to talk to counsel anymore.
Maguire said he agrees with Prue that he should withdraw, The Caledonian Record reported.
Its not something I take lightly, he said.
The judge said Thursday that she wants more information and another hearing first. Judge Mary Miles Teachout said Allen Prues unwillingness to communicate with Maguire is not evidence enough that their attorney-client relationship had broken down to the point that a proper defense could not be offered. She also said she wasnt sure there was a conflict of interest in Maguires possible role as a witness against Patricia Prue.
It does not call into question Mr. Maguires ability to mount a defense. I dont see a conflict, she said.MORE IN Vermont NewsMONTPELIER Officials from the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources are going to be holding a... Full StoryMONTPELIER The state Public Service Board on Friday announced it would fine Vermont Gas Systems... Full StoryMONTPELIER Less than a month after Vermonts out-of-state inmates were moved from a private... Full Story
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Meeting in Bath to debate fracking as UK Methane waits to make Keynsham move
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The contentious issue of gas extraction in the west will be explored at a public meeting in Bath next week.
Gas firm UK Methane and campaign group Frack Free Somerset will be debating plans for hydraulic fracturing – or fracking – and coal bed methane exploration at the event hosted by Bath People's Assembly on Thursday March 14 at the Friends' Meeting House in York Street from 7.30pm to 9pm.
Welsh firm UK Methane recently withdrew an application for coal bed methane exploration work at Hicks Gate near Keynsham but says it still intends to apply for planning permission for a full production facility there.
The company and its supporters say such fuel extraction technologies are safe, may benefit the economy and provide a cheap fuel source for the future.
UK Methane director Gerwyn Williams, who is due to speak at the event, said the firm was now likely to submit a new application at the end of this year or the beginning of next.
He said: "Central government has carried out enough work to prove that shale gas production is safe and has recently lifted the moratorium on fracking."
But environmentalists are worried about air and water pollution, and even earthquakes and health damage.
Bath and North East Somerset Council is concerned at the possible impact of fracking on the city's world-famous hot springs, particularly as there is interest from firms in exploring energy potential under the Mendips.
A statement from Frack Free Somerset said: "We are looking forward to having an open debate about fracking, as we feel every local person has a right to be fully informed about fracking and coal bed methane extraction. Once fracking takes place, contamination of land and water is inevitable. You cannot do it safely."
Entry to the debate is free and there will be time allotted for members of the public to put questions to both groups. Doors open at 7.15pm and the debate will start promptly at 7.30pm. There will be a voluntary collection to cover the cost of the room.
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