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A man who survived a shooting last year that killed his cousin testified Tuesday it was by the same attacker who stabbed him months earlier.
Gabriel Barboza, 25, who is on trial for murder and aggravated assault, is accused of firing shots at Reynaldo Ybarra Jr.'s vehicle in the 4200 block of Violet Road on May 13, 2006.
After the shooting Ybarra, 24, turned his Pontiac Grand Prix into a nearby convenience store parking lot. When police arrived they found Ybarra lying on the concrete next to his car. He died from multiple gunshot wounds about two weeks later.
His cousin, 30-year-old Juan Hernandez, who was in the front seat, also was shot but survived his injuries.
During his testimony Hernandez's voice cracked as he tried to hold back tears and recall that night. Hernandez said they were stopped at a red light at Violet Road and Leopard Street when Ybarra pointed out Barboza in a neighboring Ford Expedition, saying Barboza had been the man who stabbed Hernandez during a fight involving several men.
"When I looked over, I saw Gabriel in the window, smiling," Hernandez said.
The three men then began shouting at each other from their vehicles.
"Next thing I know the gun came out," Hernandez testified. "There was nowhere to go and nothing to do. I just braced myself."
Closing arguments will begin at 9 a.m. today in 347th District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos' courtroom.
Barboza's attorney Grant Jones questioned why Hernandez first told police he didn't know who the shooter was and proposed Hernandez had only assumed Barboza was responsible.
No charges were filed in the January stabbing.
Prosecutor Doug Mann argued that Hernandez was not forthcoming at first to police because he had thoughts of retaliation for the shooting.
Hernandez also said that although he did not see who stabbed him in the fight he still was certain Barboza was to blame for both attacks.
"Word was on the street that he was the one that (stabbed me) and that he wasn't done," Hernandez said.
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One of my favorite treats when we drive up north through Oregon and into Canada is to stop and get a Nanaimo Bar. It is a fabulous, triple layer no-bake cookie that has become famous and has made the town of Nanaimo famous. They are totally delicious with a crumb base and a middle layer that is light custard and then the final layer is a smooth and layer of glossy chocolate.
The custard powder in the recipe is not readily available in the states, but is available online or through some specialty food catalogs. A good substitution can be to use an equivalent amount of instant vanilla pudding.
The shiny, semisweet chocolate needs to be a very good quality because it is one of the prevailing flavors. Choose one that has a shiny finish as that will let you know that it was cooked at the right temperature. Once you have melted the chocolate and poured it over the buttercream/custard layer you will need to let it be till it sets up firm. This is difficult to do because you just want to get eating it! To make nice clear cuts use a sharp knife that has been dipped in hot water and then wiped dry.
Ingredients by layer:
Top Layer
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Middle Layer
1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
2 - 3 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons vanilla custard powder or vanilla pudding powder
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar
Bottom Layer
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup granulated white sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup coconut (either sweetened or unsweetened)
1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, coarsely chopped
Directions: Butter or spray a 9 x 9 inch pan with a non stick vegetable spray. .
Bottom Layer:
1. Use a small saucepan, over low heat, and melt the butter.
2. Stir in the sugar and cocoa powder and then gradually whisk in the beaten egg.
3. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens (1 - 2 minutes).
4. Remove from heat and pour into a large bowl with the vanilla extract, graham cracker crumbs, coconut, and chopped nuts.
5. Mix well.
6. Press the mixture evenly onto the bottom of the prepared pan. (I spread it out with a fork, then smush it down with my finger tips.
7. Cover and refrigerate until firm (about an hour).
Middle Layer:
1. Use a hand mixer and beat the butter until smooth and creamy.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and beat until the mixture is smooth.
3. If the mixture is too thick to spread, add a little more milk.
4. Spread the filling over the bottom layer, cover, and refrigerate until firm (about 30 minutes).
Top Layer:
1. In a double boiler, melt the chocolate and butter.
2. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the filling and refrigerate until the chocolate has set.
Yield: Makes about 25 squares
It is well worth the drive to go to Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada for one of these bars, but if you cant make the trip try to make your own and then just close your eyes as you savor the flavor and imagine the experience.


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If you have not updated the new firmware posted yesterday, you might want to put a hold on it. The firmware update was successful, but introduced serious jaggies on Mpeg4 AVC material (Advanced Video Codecs) when used with 1080/24p. Keep in mind, it only affected 1080p out units like A30 and A35 with 24hz up-sizing on movie with mpeg4 AVC compression. No problem with VC1 material.


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Being a huge fan of Food and Wine magazine, I've always seen a lot of promotion over the years for the giant event they sponsor each year in Aspen officially known as the Food and Wine Aspen Classic. Each year that I planned to go, something always changed our travel plans. This year it […] [Read More]


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Bridge Scene: There's an actual mathematical formula for scoring
Duplicate bridge is a highly competitive card game that awards players, who along with their partner or teammates, can defeat or hold their opponents to a lower or equal score more times than their competitors. In duplicate bridge the players are only playing against the other teams in their direction (the north/south teams are only competing against the north/south teams, east/west against east/west).
Money is usually not a reward in duplicate bridge, although there are a few money tournaments, where masterpoints are the prize. Masterpoints come in different colors depending on which event the player has entered and at what level of competition he is playing:club, sectional, regional, national.
The number of points awarded depends on the level of competition as well as the number of competitors, and the number of sessions; for example, morning/afternoon, afternoon, evening, single session, or two or three day, double or single sessions.
If you have earned 10,000 masterpoints and are playing against other players with 10,000 or more masterpoints, your event is considered more of a challenge than the guy with 0-5 playing against 0-5, and the stronger players earn more points for a win.
Craig Robinson, president of the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL), is working on a plan to fairly measure the strength of the field to help determine masterpoint awards. One idea is to convert current masterpoint totals and evaluate future performances based on results and the ranking of the opponents. Presently there is a very workable formula for calculating masterpoint awards for First, Second, etc.
Here is an example of the formula: first overall is determined by B x R x S x M x P x T.
B is a factor based on the number of tables entered in the event, R is the factor based on the classification of the tournament or event, S is the number of sessions, M is the masterpoint limitations and P is a factor based on any restrictions placed on participants in the event such as women's, senior's, junior's and mixed events. And lastly, T is the type of event, BAM teams, pairs, Swiss teams, or individual. Multiplying these factors together equals the masterpoint distribution for the events. Computation figures are available for overall awards below first place in all events except the knockouts, which has its own formula; B x K x L x M x P with K being a factor based on the classification of the tournament or event and L being a factor on the number of boards in a match.
Many times players play nine rounds of bridge and discover that six or nine of the boards they played were not played by some of their opponents. Sam Whitten, a director with the ACBL, said only a 9 table Mitchel movement guarantees that everyone plays every board and when the table count is higher or lower, other mathematical equations try to make the results a fair as possible.
"The directors are always striving for fairness," he said. "Earning masterpoints is a reflection on how you or your team work together, not on individual play. There is no perfect movement, but with large groups it is sometimes easier to make things more equal."


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The monthly "Free on Friday" webcasts will return on October 7th, when two of the top thought leaders in higher education marketing provide an overview of enrollment trends coming out of the recent NACAC conference in New Orleans.
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A truss jigging system has tools moveable in a channel to different locations on an assembly table and which can be readily interchanged. The tools are capable of snap locking engagement with a carriage mounted in the table channels. A resilient component support on the carriage supports components of the truss in a position above the top of the assembly table. The component support deforms when a downward force is applied by a press for driving connector plates into the components so that the component engages the table. A heel locating device of the jigging system can be secured to the table and extended or retracted as needed to precisely locate the truss heel.
1. A jigging system for use in arranging components to form an assembly such as a truss, the jigging system comprising:
an upper platform having spaced apart slots therein;
at least one tool carriage mounted in one of said slots for sliding movement relative to the upper platform along said one slot; and
a tool adapted for connection to said one carriage for movement with said one carriage along the slot, the tool adapted for locating at least one of said components with respect to the upper platform;
the tool and carriage being constructed for releasable, snap-in connection of the tool in the carriage so that said one carriage is for carrying multiple tools.
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an upper platform having a top surface and spaced apart slots therein;
at least one carriage mounted in one of said slots for sliding movement relative to the upper platform along said one slot; and
a component support for supporting the components in a position above the top surface of the upper platform, the component support being connected to the carriage and comprising a first portion engaging the carriage and a second portion spaced above the carriage and engageable with one of the components, the second portion being adapted to resiliently deform upon application of downward force to the component to permit the component to engage the top surface of the upper platform, and to return to an original configuration upon release of the downward force.
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an upper platform having a top surface and locating holes in the top surface; and
a heel locating device including a first section having pins receivable in the locating holes for connecting the heel locating device to the upper platform, a second section slidably mounted on the first section for extension and retraction relative to the first section, the second section having an end constructed for locating a heel of a truss, a locking device for locking the first and second sections in a fixed position relative to each other, and a scale associated with one of the first and second sections for locating the second section relative to the first section.
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This invention relates generally to a jigging system for work pieces and, in particular, to a jigging system for the assembly of wooden trusses for use in building.
The invention relates to an improvement to that disclosed in our Australian Patent No. 694642 (U.S. Pat. No. 5,854,747), the contents of which are incorporated into this specification by this reference.
Wooden trusses generally comprise a number of wooden components including a bottom chord, upper chords which are generally arranged in a V-shaped configuration, and connecting pieces or webs between the chords. The chords and connecting webs are joined together by metal connector plates which are usually forced into the wooden components at joints between components on both sides of the truss by a suitable press or the like. Conventionally, the components from which the truss are to be made are laid out on a table which has stops (often referred to as pucks) for setting the position of the chords.
The above-mentioned Australian patent discloses an automatic method of moving the stops or pucks to desired locations to set the position of the chords which are to be joined together to form the truss. The formation of the truss from the chords also requires the placement of various tools such as a peak or apex tool and clamp tools in order to define the position of the peak or apex and hold the two chords, which will be joined together to form the apex, in position. Heel tools are also required in order to define the points at which the upper chords will intersect with the bottom chord. The location of these tools is performed manually by locating the tools in position on the table before or after the stops have been automatically moved to define the position of the chords.
The need to manually locate the tools increases the time required in order to set up the jigging system for formation of a truss and therefore the time required in order to actually produce a truss.
A preferred embodiment of the invention will be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a jigging system according to the preferred embodiment of the invention;
FIG. 2 is a greatly enlarged, fragmentary top plan view of the table showing a puck, but with the truss shown in FIG. 1 removed for clarity;
FIG. 3 is a section taken in the plane including line 3—3 of FIG. 2;
FIG. 4 is a section taken in the plane including line 4—4 of FIG. 2;
FIG. 5 is a fragmentary plan view similar to FIG. 2, but showing an apex tool;
FIG. 6 is section taken in the plane including line 6—6 of FIG. 5;
FIG. 7 is a plan view showing a clamp tool;
FIG. 8 is a fragmentary plan view of a guide rail of the preferred embodiment of the invention;
FIG. 9 is a section taken as indicated by line 9—9 of FIG. 8;
FIG. 10 is a schematic view of a control system for controlling the jigging system of FIGS. 1 to 9;
FIG. 10A is a diagram illustrating how a carriage is moved along the table according to one embodiment of the invention;
FIG. 11 is a fragmentary plan view of part of the table showing a heel tool according to a further embodiment of the invention;
FIG. 12 is an enlarged top plan view of the heel tool;
FIG. 13 is a side view of the heel tool; and
FIG. 14 is a section taken in the plane including line 14—14 of the heel tool of FIG. 12.
With reference to the drawings, an assembly table 10 is shown. Tables of this type may typically be up to 30 meters (100 feet) in length and 4.2 meters (15 feet) in width. The table 10 has an upper platform generally indicated at 12, formed from solid sheets 12A or sections or the like which are spaced apart to define a plurality of slots 14 which, in the embodiment of FIG. 1, extend across the width of the table. Rather than extend across the width of the table as shown in FIG. 1, the slots 14 could also extend lengthwise or at an angle across the table if desired. The upper platform 12 constitutes a reaction surface in the preferred embodiment.
Arranged for movement along the slots 14 in a manner to be described hereinafter are a plurality of stops or pucks 19. Typically, the shape of a truss 20 is known and its details are fed into a control system 30, which controls movement of the pucks 19. The pucks 19 are then moved in a manner which will be described hereinafter to positions needed to locate the truss components for forming the truss 20. In the preferred embodiment of this invention, some of the slots 14, rather than being provided with pucks 19 are provided with other jigging tools. Such jigging tools may include apex tools 19′ and clamp tools 19″, described hereinafter. It is to be understood that "tools" as used herein includes the pucks 19, as well as apex tools 19′, clamp tools 19″ or other suitable jigging tools. Such tools are necessarily arranged on the table 10 to define a jig for assembling the truss. Chords 20A, 20B and 20C from which the truss is to be formed are laid out together with webs 20D, with the chords abutting the pucks 19. Connector plates C are located in generally opposed relation on top and bottom of the truss 20 at the joints of the chords 20A, 20B and 20C and the webs 20D, and the connector plates are driven into the truss 20 in a suitable manner such as by presses or the like (not shown) to form the truss 20. The truss 20 is removed from the table 10 and new components, such as new chords which are the same as those referred to above, are located in place to form a new truss. If the shape of the new truss is different, the jig tools 19, 19′, 19″ are first moved under the control of a control system 30 (FIG. 10) to new positions for locating truss components of the new truss.
FIGS. 2 to 4 are detailed views showing two adjacent table sections 12A separated by one of the slots 14. A carriage 100 is arranged within the slot 14 and is moved by a motor M and flexible endless belt 52 (FIG. 10A). The details of the motor M and belt 52 are fully disclosed in our previously mentioned Australian patent, and will only be briefly described hereinafter. Suffice it to say that the carriage 100 is secured to the flexible belt 52 described in the above mentioned patent for movement along the slots 14 as the belt is driven back and forth by the motor M. There are preferably two carriages per slot 14.
The carriage 100 has a top plate 102 which is supported on steps 106 and 108 of a guide rail 130 by blocks 110 which are attached by welding or the like to the top plate 102. The top plate 102 supports a puck 19. Alternatively, the carriage 100 can carry another tool such as an apex tool 19′ (FIG. 5) for defining the apex of the truss to be formed or a clamp tool 19″ (FIG. 7). The apex tool 19′ and clamp tool 19″ will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7.
Referring again to FIGS. 3 and 4, the carriage 100 further includes a carriage guide 120 located below the top plate 102. The carriage guide is guided in the guide rail 130, in which are defined four channels 131, 132, 133 and 134. The rail 130 is supported by a frame (not shown) beneath the table sections 12A and has inwardly projecting flange portions 171 which define the steps 106 and 108 with the sections 12A. The carriage guide 120 is of generally box construction having side walls 121 and 122, top wall 124 and bottom wall 123. The top wall 124 has extending flanges 128 and the bottom wall 123 has extending flanges 129. The flanges 128 and 129 ride in the channels 131 to 134 on plastic strips 141 to facilitate sliding movement of the carriage 100 along the rail 130. The carriage guide 120 is secured to the flexible belt 52 (see FIG. 10A) which is driven by the motor M and drive rollers 46, 46′ (as disclosed in our previously mentioned Australian patent) so that the carriage 100 is driven along the guide rail 130.
The top wall 124 of the carriage guide 120 carries a cylindrical sleeve 125 having an internal annular upper bushing 127 and an internal annular lower bushing 126 which have a space 144 between them. The puck 19 is provided with a pin 140 which projects downwardly from the underside of the puck. The pin 140 has a circumferential groove 149 in which is located a split ring retainer or circlip 142 (broadly, "resilient locking member") when the puck 19 is connected to the carriage 100. Top plate 102 is provided with a hole 161 and the pin 140 passes through the hole and into the sleeve 125 which is aligned with the hole.
As the pin 140 moves downward past the upper bushing 127 an into the space 144, the pin engages the inner diameter of the circlip 142. The leading end of the pin 140 is tapered, but the main portion of the pin has a diameter larger than the inner diameter of the circlip 142 so that the circlip is resiliently deflected outward from its relaxed position. When the groove 149 of the pin reaches the space 144, the circlip 142 snaps into the groove, attaching the pin 140 to the carriage. Further movement of the pin 140 axially of the sleeve 125 is resisted by engagement of the circlip 142 with the upper or lower bushings 127, 126 at the boundaries of the space 144. Thus, the pin 100 snaps into a releasable locking engagement with the carriage 100 upon insertion into the sleeve 125. The pin 140 also couples the top plate 102 to the carriage guide 120. Thus, when the carriage guide 120 is moved by the flexible belt 52 along the slot 14, the top plate 102 and puck 19 are moved conjointly with it. As will be apparent from FIGS. 2, 3 and 4, the top plate 102 slides on shoulders 106 and 108 via blocks 110 as carriage guide 120 and top plate 102 move.
A resilient truss component support 150 connected by the pin 140 to the carriage 100 holds a chord (such as the chord 20B shown in FIG. 3) above a top surface of the upper platform 12 of the table 10. The support 150 comprises a metal spring plate 152 which has a hole 154 through which the pin 140 passes to that the plate 152 is secured to the carriage 100 on the top plate 102 by the pin 140. The spring plate 152 extends substantially the length of the top plate 102 and rests at its ends on the top plate 102. A raised central ("second") portion 155 is higher than the level of the table sections 12A. Many or all of the carriages 100 carrying a puck 19 have the support 150 so that the supports collectively hold the chords 20A-20C and webs 20D off the upper platform 12. Thus, the truss chords 20A-20C are supported above the level of the assembly table sections 12A so that tooth connector plates C can be positioned on the sections 12A beneath the chords 20A-20C. The left heel of the truss 20 is broken away in FIG. 1 to reveal a connector plate C located on the bottom side of the truss. Bottom side connector plates (not shown) are similarly located at the other joints of the truss 20.
The support plate 152 is formed from a resilient spring metal and has an end flange 153 which extends over the end of top plate 102 and into slot 14 so that the spring plate 152 cannot be inadvertently rotated relative to the top plate 102, and the spring plate 152 can be maintained in the operative position shown in FIGS. 2, 3 and 4 for supporting a chord 20B. Any tendency for the plate 152 to rotate in the directions indicated by double headed arrow A in FIG. 2 will be prevented by the sides of the flange 153 contacting side walls 12B of the sections 12A.
The spring metal plate 152 holds the chords 20A-20C in a position slightly above the top of the upper platform 12. Thus, connector plates can be slid, teeth up, under the chords 20A-20C and webs 20D at joint locations, or put in these locations prior to placement of the chords and webs on the upper platform 12. Connector plates are also placed on top of the chords and webs at the joints. To attach the connector plates to the chords 20A-20C and webs 20D, a suitable press (not shown) applies a downward force to the chords, webs and connector plates. The force of the press overcomes the spring force of the metal spring plates 152, deflecting the central portion 155 and pushing it down so that the top surface of the sections 12A of the upper platform 12 can provide a rigid reaction surface opposing the action of the press. The teeth of the connector plates are driven by the press into chords 20A-20C and webs 20D as a result of the reaction force provided by the upper platform 12. The spring plates 152 resume their prior configuration as soon as the press force is released. In this way, the carriage 100 is protected from experiencing the high loads from the press while permitting placement of connector plates under the chords and webs.
FIG. 5 shows a plan view similar to FIG. 2 except that an apex tool 19′ for positively locating the apex of truss 20 is shown. The apex tool 19′ has a base plate 250 (closely similar to top plate 102) which is provided with a hole 252. The base plate 250 has a block 110′ (FIG. 6) at each end which ride on steps 106 and 108 of the guide rail 130 in the same manner as the blocks 110 attached to the top plate 102 of the carriage 100 described with reference to FIG. 4. An apex tool cross-member 251 is attached as by welding to the base plate 250 so the base plate (with the blocks 110′) and cross-member are a single unit. The cross-member 251 carries a retractable locating finger 253 which has a side edge 254. The side edge 254 positions an angled end 255 of chord 20B of the truss 20 (shown in phantom) so that the chord can be correctly located in place at the apex of the truss. The apex tool 19′ is moved to the desired position by carriage 100 (as describe above for puck 19) so as to locate the locating finger 253 and therefore the edge 254 in the required position. When the chord 20B is positioned, the locating finger 253 can be withdrawn (as indicated in hidden lines in FIG. 5) so that the other upper chord 20C can abut against the end of the chord 20B to thereby position the chord 20C. The structure and mode of operation of the member 251 is conventional and therefore the apex tool 19′ will not be shown or described in any further detail.
As best shown in FIG. 6, the blocks 110′ of the apex tool 19′ ride on the steps 106 and 108 which are formed at the ends of the portions 171 of the guide rail 130. In this embodiment, the upper plate 102 (with its attached blocks 110) of the carriage 100 is removed by simply removing the pin 140 which attaches the top plate 102 to the carriage guide 120 and lifting the top plate 102 out of the slot 14. The base plate 250 is then placed in the slot 14 on the steps 106 and 108 and the hole 251 aligned with sleeve 125 of the carriage guide 120. A pin 257 is then pushed through the aligned hole 251 and the sleeve 125 so that the pin 257 secures the apex tool 19′ to the carriage guide 120 in exactly the same manner as the pin 140 secures the puck 19 to the carriage guide 120 described with reference to FIG. 4. In FIG. 5, a pin 140 can be provided by one of the pucks 19 previously described. However, in the embodiment shown the pin 257 is a separate pin which is similar to the pin 140 except that the head 259 is substantially flat since the pin 257 need not form the function of the puck 19.
FIG. 7 shows an embodiment in which a clamp tool 19″ is automatically moved by the carriage 100. In this embodiment, the top plate 102 is located in position in the same manner as described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. The clamp tool 19″ is secured to the top plate 102 by the same type of pin 257 described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6 and which passes through a hole 261 formed in the clamp tool 19″. However, once again, a puck 19 having the pin 140 could be used instead of the pin 257. The clamp tool 19″ is pivotal about the pin 257 to arrange the tool at right angles with respect to a chord 20C so that a clamp head 260 can engage the chord 20C to push the chords 20A-20C and webs 20D together. Since the clamp tool 19″ is at right angles to the chord 20C, load applied by the chords against the clamp head 260 is in the direction of ram arm 262 and therefore does not tend to rotate the clamp 19″ on pin 257. The clamp tool 19″ is of known design except of the inclusion of a hole through which the pin 257 can pass to secure the clamp tool 19′ to the top plate 102 of the carriage 100.
It should be understood that in some embodiments of the invention, the carriage 100 is made up of the carriage guide 120 and the top plate 102. In other embodiments, the top plate 102 is effectively incorporated into the tool (such as the plate 250 which forms part of the apex tool 19′) and therefore the carriage is effectively comprised of the carriage guide 120 and the tool defines the top plate (such as plate 250) and blocks (such as blocks 110′) connected to the plate 250 which slide on the steps 106 and 108 on the guide rail.
FIGS. 8 and 9 illustrate in more detail the configuration of the guide rail 130. As best shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the guide rail 130 is formed from two inverted L-shaped rail members 301 which are arranged in face to face or mirror image relationship with respect to one another. The rail members 301 have the inwardly projecting flange portions 171 which, together with the sections 12A define the steps 106 and 108 upon which the top plate 102 or the base plate 250 of the apex tool 19′ ride. The flange portions 171 are supported by side walls 302. The side walls 302 are coupled together by a plurality of lower plates 135 which are welded to lower edges of the side walls at locations spaced along the length of the guide rail 130. The flanges 171 also each have spaced apart holes 307 which facilitate bolting of the sections 12A of the platform 12 to the flanges.
Elongate bars 305 are welded to the inner surfaces of the side walls 302 of the guide rail 130 so as to define the channels 131, 132, 133 and 134. Some of the plates 135 carry sleeves 311 so that jacks or other suitable supporting structure (not shown) can be engaged with the sleeves to support the guide rails 130 above ground level. I-beams (not shown) may be provided between adjacent guide rails 130 for supporting mid portions of the sections 12A. The I-beams are attached to a conventional frame of the table 10. Thus, the sections 12A of the upper platform 12 are supported by the guide rails 130 as well as additional frame members formed at least partly by the I-beams (not shown).
A jig tool 19, 19′ or 19″ may be secured to the top plate 102 and carriage 120 which covers substantially the entire plate 102. If the support of the chord 20B at that particular top plate 102 is not required, the spring plate 152 can simply be lifted up slightly so as to raise the flange 153 above the top surface of the sections 12A and then the plate 152 can be rotated about the pin 140 into a position 180� from that shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 to move the spring plate 152 into a non-operative position and out of any interference with the tool to be supported on the top plate 102. For example, the spring plate 152 could be moved into the non-operative position as shown in phantom in FIG. 7 so that the central portion 155 does not interfere with correct positioning of the clamp tool 19″ relative to the top plate 102 and the chord 20C. This enables the spring plate 152 to be moved out of the way while retaining the spring plate on the apparatus for convenient repositioning should the respective carriage 102 again be required to support one of the chords 20A-20C above the platform 12. Retention of the spring plate 152 on the carriage 100 also prevents misplacement of the spring plates or accidental loss of the spring plates when they are not in use.
FIGS. 10 and 10A schematically illustrate the control system 30 for controlling the jig. The control system 30 includes a portable computer PC which is coupled to a controller 80. The controller 80 is then in turn coupled to motor M, encoder 68 and also controls solenoid 70 and disc brakes 66. One controller 80 can be used to control, for example, six pucks 19, six other jig tools (e.g., 19′, 19″), or some combination of pucks and other tools. In the instance where the table 10 has forty-two tools (including pucks 19), seven controllers 80 connected to the PC for controlling the jig are used. The controller 80 which controls each set of six tools (19, 19′ or 19″) will also control the associated motor M, encoder 68, brakes 66 and solenoid 70 associated with those tools.
Each of the controllers 80 therefore is controlling six of the tools (19, 19′ or 19″). The controller 80 obtains information identifying the position of each of the tools which it is to control. The information is fed to the controller 80 from the encoder 68 on the pulleys 46. It should also be noted that all of the tools could be under the control of a single controller 80 rather than a number of controllers and all driven simultaneously to their desired positions under the command of the controller 80. Conceivably, a greater number of controllers could be employed.
In the preferred embodiment, information relating to a truss layout is fed into the PC and that information is then provided to the controller 80. Initially, the tools 19, 19′, 19″ are moved to a zero position by the controller 80. The controller 80 selects one of the tools, e.g., one of the pucks 19, and knowing the position of the puck 19, it will compare the required position to the actual position of the puck. A command is issued from the controller 80 to the brake 66 associated with the relevant puck 19 so that the brake is released. An output is supplied to solenoid 70 to ensure that the shaft 60 is moved axially into the position so that the spline 62 or 64 engages the appropriate pulley 46 and a voltage is supplied to the motor M to drive the shaft 60 at high speed. The shaft 60 rotates the pulley 46 to drive the appropriate belt 52 about the pulleys 46 and 48 to move the carriage 100 to the desired position to correctly position the puck 19.
When the puck 19 comes to within a specified distance from its required position (which may be indicated by a number of counts issued from encoder 68) the motor speed is switched to low speed by the controller 80. Typically this will occur after one or two seconds of running. Again, when the puck 19 is within the specific number of counts of the actual position required, the controller 80 issues a signal to disc brake 66 to apply the brake to stop the pulley 46 so that the tool 19 comes to rest at the required position. The motor M is then switched off. The specific number of counts at which the motor is reduced to low speed and at which the brake is applied can be determined by the system response time and could be adjustable and preset in the controller 80. The controller then selects another tool (19, 19′ or 19″) so that the next tool can be moved. The solenoid 79 is operated to disengage splines 62 of the shaft 60 from the pulley 46 and to engage the other spline 64 with its pulley 46′. The same procedure as outlined above is then repeated to position the other tools.
For any truss configuration only some of the tools 19, 19′, 19″ which may be provided may be used. Those tools which need not be used for a particular truss configuration can be controlled so that they are moved to the edge of the table so that they are completely out of the way of the truss 20 which is to be manufactured.
In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the pucks 19 are coupled to top plates 102 and carriages 120 by a pin 140 so that the pucks 19 can be released from any of the respective carriages in a similar fashion to the tools 19′, 19″. The tools 19, 19′, 19″ are released from their carriage guides 120 by simply prying the pin 140 upward from the sleeve 125 by means of a screwdriver or any other suitable tool. The upward motion of the pin 140 overcomes the spring force of the circlip 142 and drives the circlip out of the groove 149 and into the space 144 so the pin can be withdrawn from the sleeve 125. The easy removal and replacement of the jig tools 19, 19′ or 19″ enables a particular jig tool to be associated with any one of the carriages 100 associated with any one of the slots 14.
The processor PC will determine at which of the slots 14 the apex 21 of the truss is to be located and will show this either graphically, numerically or otherwise on a display screen. If an apex tool 19′ is not already associated with the slot 14, the apex tool associated with one of the other slots 14 can be removed by releasing the pin 140 as described above and the apex tool snapped into connection with the carriage 100 associated with the appropriate slot 14. Similarly, other tools such as clamp tool 19″ and pucks 19 can be released from particular carriages 100 and connected to other carriages 100 under the direction of the PC. The PC then controls the carriages 100 as described above to position the tools 19, 19′ and 19″ in the required position for enabling the chords 20A-20C (and web 20D in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1) to be located and fastened together by the connector plates previously described.
FIGS. 11 to 14 show a further embodiment of the invention in which a heel tool for locating the heel position of a truss is shown. The heel tool 400 is not movable along the channels 14 as is the case with the tools 19, 19′, 19″ previously described but is fixed in position to the table 10 by pairs of holes 401 and 402 which are provided on some or all of the sections 12A of the upper platform 12. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 11, two rows (labeled C and D) of holes 401 and 402 are shown. The heel tool 400 is fixed to one of the hole pairs 401 and 402 in row C on the section 12A′ shown in FIG. 11. The holes 401, 402 are covered by the tool 400 in FIG. 11.
The tool 400 has a base section 403 and a heel point section 405 which is moveable relative to the base section 403. As best shown in FIG. 12 which shows the tool more enlarged (and in a more retracted position than in FIG. 11) the base 403 has a recess 431 in which is located a head 409 arranged on a pin 407, which pin is located in the hole 401 shown in FIG. 11. The base 403 also carries an elongate hole 415 which carries a floating pin 419 for location in the hole 402 in the section 12A′ shown in FIG. 11. The pins 407 and 419, as well as the holes 401 and 402 are preferably configured similar to the pin 140 and sleeve 125 previously described for secure releasable connection. The floating pin 419 in the elongated groove 415 provides some degree of movement of the pins 407 and 419 relative to one another to ensure that they can properly locate in the precision drilled holes 401 and 402. The ability to locate the tool 400 on the assembly table 20 and then simply move the heel point section a short distance to define the heel point location enables quick and accurate determination of the heel point location and positioning the tool 400.
When the truss. 20 is being formed, the PC will identify the heel point location for the truss 20 which is to be formed and will then display the holes 401 and 402 to which the heel tool 400 should be attached. The PC will then indicate the amount of movement of the heel point section 405 relative to the base 403 which is required in order to position a heel point locating tab 412 on the tool 400 at the desired point to identify the heel location of the truss 20. The section 405 carries a scale 411, and the base 403 a pointer 447. Thus, the computer can indicate a value on the scale 411 which should be aligned with the pointer 447 to locate the heel point section 405 in the desired position relative to the base 403 for positioning the heel point locating tab 412 at the required place on the assembly table 400.
As is best shown in the cross-sectional view of FIG. 14, the heel point section 405 is formed from a generally C-shaped channel having bottom wall 405A, end wall 405C and top wall 405B. A pair of inwardly directing flanges 455 and 456 define a narrow slot 471 in the heel point section 405. The base 403 is formed of a generally C-shaped channel having a bottom wall 403A, a top wall 403B and end wall 403C. The walls 403A and 403B have free ends 472 which face and generally abut the flanges 455 and 456. The walls 403A and 403B define an open space 460 therebetween and the walls 405A and 405B define a cavity 470 therebetween.
A locking bar 449 is accommodated in the cavity 470 of the heel point section 405 and has an enlarged head 450 and a stem 456 which projects through the channel 471 between the flanges 472. A bar 451 is coupled to the stem 456 and projects into the space 460. Pin 407 carries an integral eccentric 453. A sleeve 452 is provided about the eccentric so that the pin and eccentric can rotate about the axis L of the pin relative to the sleeve. The bar 451 is welded to the sleeve 452 which holds the sleeve against rotation with the eccentric 453.
In order to lock the heel point section 405 to the base 403 so that the heel point section cannot move relative to the base 403, a handle 410 mounted on top of the pin 407 is rotated in the direction of arrow F (FIG. 12) so the pin rotates about its longitudinal axis L (FIG. 14) in hole 401. This rotation causes the eccentric 453 to rotate with the pin 407 and the rotation of the eccentric 453 causes the sleeve 452 to move in the direction of arrow G in FIG. 14 within the space 460 to pull the bar 451 and also the head 450 in the same direction so that the head securely clamps the flanges 455 against the free ends 472 of the walls 403A and 403B. Thus, the heel point section 405 is securely clamped against the base 403 so it cannot move. In order to release the heel point section 405 for movement relative to the base 403 either direction of double headed arrow D in FIG. 12, the handle 410 is rotated in the opposite direction to arrow F (back, for example, to the position shown in FIG. 12) so as to rotate the eccentric 453 to move the sleeve 452 in a direction opposite arrow G in FIG. 14. This causes the clamping pressure supplied by the head 450 which pushes the flanges 455 hard against the free ends 472 to be released. The heel point section 405 can then slide in the direction of arrow D relative to both the locking bar 449 and also the base 403 with the flanges 455 sliding on the free ends 472 of the walls 403A and 403B. To prevent rotation of the heel point section 405 about bar 451, relative to the base 403 into and out of the plane of the paper of FIG. 12, which may be allowed by any tolerance provided for the sleeve 452 and eccentric 453 within the space 460, a tongue 481 is provided on the heel point section 405 which projects into the space 460 between the walls 403A and 403B.
According to the preferred embodiment of the invention, the jig system can be automatically set up to receive components of a truss and the truss can be easily manipulated to enable connector plates to be inserted in place for formation of the truss. Thus, not only is set up of the jig quickly effected, but formation of the truss is also more easily and quickly performed.
Since modifications with the spirit and scope of the invention may readily effected by persons of ordinary skill in the art, it is to be understood that this invention is not limited to the particular embodiment described by way of example hereinabove.
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Chicago Cubs Top-15 Prospects of 2009, No's 1 – 5
For an overview of the process used to grade players, the factors used to determine where a player ranks, and other frequently asked questions, please click here. All grades are subject to change based on any new information I receive before the start of the season. If you disagree, you can make your case by contacting me or you can make a comment below at the bottom of the page.
You can find a full listing of each team's top prospect list in the Top Prospect List Archive Page. Also, each team will have their Team Page published when their top prospect list becomes available. Team pages include team rosters, stats, payroll and front office information, past Baseball-Intellect articles related to that team, and links to some of the team's best fan sites. We move on to the NL Central and start with the Chicago Cubs…
*Take Note: Jeff Samardzija did not qualify for this list…as a reliever, he was over the 25 inning threshold for moving out of prospect status. He would be the team's No. 2 prospect and a grade B should he have been included. The same rule applies to Kevin Hart.
Also See: Chicago Cubs, Prospects 6 – 15
1. Josh Vitters | 3b | B – R | Boise (SS) | Age – 19 | Drafted – Round 1 (3), 2007
Player Grades
Contact – 40 Now | 55 Future
Power – 45 | 60
Discipline – 35 |45
Speed – 40 | 35
Defense – 45 | 50/55
Arm – 55 | 55
Instincts – 50 | 55
ETA – Early 2012
Final Grade – B+
Body Type – good athlete, projectable
Scouting Report
Vitters more than held his own as the youngest position player in the Northwest League this past season.
Vitters has a quality that many top rated hitting prospects possess: an ability to RAKE. By this, I mean Vitters has an ability to put the bat head squarely on the ball and get hits on pitches he should have no business swinging at. This ability shows up in his BABIP and if he can keep their strikeouts to a minimum, their batting average–for Vitters, he had a .381 BABIP and hit .324 overall. He's able to generate excellent bat speed with some very quick wrists though there are times he lets his hands overtake his hip rotation, causing contact to be made too far out in front.
He flashed an ability to hang on breaking pitches but too often swung and missed. Vitters is an aggressive hitter and needs to work on both pitch recognition and laying off borderline pitches when he might get something better to hit later in the at bat.
Vitters isn't a plus defender at third base, but he's more than capable with a strong arm.
Best Case Outcome – Top-5 third baseman
More Likely Outcome – Top-10 third baseman
2. Andrew Cashner | RHP | Boise (SS) | Age – 22 | Drafted – Round 1 (19), 2008
Player Grades
Fastball – 55 Now | 65 Future
Slider – 55 | 60
Change-Up – 40 | 45
Control – 35 | 45
Command – 40 | 50
Pitchability – 40 | 50
Final Grade – B-
I completed an earlier scouting report on Cashner this past Summer, which you can read here. One thing I've read about Cashner has been that his stuff plays better out of the bullpen, in terms of quality and command. I probably underestimated that aspect when I graded him in my draft review. The Cubs reportedly downplayed his very poor professional debut and attributed it to rust and the need to get reaclamated to starting. It's more of a wait-and-see as the questions about Cashner will likely be answered next year. He does have the raw stuff of a front line pitcher, but the command needs a lot of work. Bottom line for me…I'm giving him a free pass for last year. We'll see if he can work out his problems in the offseason.
Best Case Outcome – Borderline No. 2 starter, but it's a long shot
More Likely Outcome – Power set-up arm out of the bullpen
3. Ryan Flaherty | INF | B – L | Boise (SS) | Age – 22 | Drafted – Round 1A (41), 2008
Player Grades
Contact – 45 Now | 50 Future
Power – 45 | 50
Discipline – 45 | 55
Speed – 50 | 45
Defense – 45 | 55
Arm – 55 | 55
Instincts – 55 | 55
ETA – Late 2011
Final Grade – B-
Flaherty is another Cubs draft pick I reported on this past in Summer, and he was about as good as expected. He'll stick at shortstop for now, but most scouts feel he's more likely to make a move to second base or third base. Second base should be the first option because his bat has more value at the postion.
Best Case Outcome – Average…maybe slightly above average everyday shortstop or second baseman
More Likely Outcome – Super utility player that can play all positions but catcher and centerfield. He can be used against right handers at a variety of positions.
4. Jay Jackson | RHP | A+ Daytona | Age – 21 | Drafted – Round 9, 2008
Player Grades
Fastball – 50 Now | 50 Future
Slider – 55 | 60
Curveball – 50 | 55
Change-Up – 40 | 45
Control – 50 | 55
Command – 45 | 50
Pitchability – 55 | 55
Final Grade – B-
Body Type – a little short for a pitcher, but a very good athlete
Fastball – sits in the 89 – 92 range…will touch 93
Curveball- potentially an above average pitch and clocked in the low-mid 70′s….12-to-6 variety…manages to keep the initial curveball hump to a minimum
Slider – late and hard breaking…his out pitch. An example of his fastball and slider combo below, with the slider on the right and the fastball on the left:
*Credit to the Boise Hawks (click for full a link to a listing to full Boise games)
Change-Up – fringe-average for now, but he has a feel for throwing the pitch
Scouting Report
First thing you notice about Jackson is how he works quickly and goes right after hitters, often getting ahead in the count. When he's ahead, Jackson uses his four-pitch repertoire to keep hitters guessing. All four pitches come from the same release point and he sells each pitch well.
Jackson is usually around the strike zone, but doesn't necessarily hit his spots on a consistent basis. He also allows a huge number of fly balls and when you combine that with his aggressiveness on the mound, Jackson will give up a fair share of home runs.
Mechanically, my philosophy is for a pitcher to use what is most comfortable for them. Jackson's mechanics are a bit problematic for me because he has a relatively short stride and he remains very upright throughout his wind up. He's a bit of an armsy thrower and I like pitchers to make better use of their lower bodies.
However, his arm action is hitch-free and quick, making it tougher for hitters to pick up the ball out of his hands. Lastly, he does an excellent job of repeating his delivery, a very important aspect in a pitcher's control.
Best Case Outcome – Would like to see some more data as a professional, but I think a borderline No. 3 starter is a fair upside for Jackson
More Likely Outcome – No. 4 starter, though the way he goes right after hitters might make him profile better as a reliever.
5. Dae-Eun Rhee | LHP | Single-A Peoria | Age – 20 | Signed – South Korea, 2007
Player Grades
Fastball – 50 | 55
Curveball – 45 | 50
Change-Up – 55 | 60
Control – 40 | 50
Command – 40 | 50
Pitchability – 45 | 55
ETA – Early 2012
Final Grade – B-
Body Type – projectable, athletic
Fastball – low 90′s with sink, touching 94
Curveball- haven't been able to find much information on this pitch, but it's reportedly an average offering, flashing above average potential. I've seen it described as a slider as well, so it may be a slurvy type pitch.
Change-Up – described as his best pitch, with a splitter like action. He'll get ground balls with the fastball, but the change-up is his biggest ground ball inducer
Scouting Report
The biggest issue facing Rhee is the fact that he won't be back until mid-season. He underwent Tommy John surgery in mid-2008 and while recovery rates are much better than in the past, they aren't 100%.
When healthy, Rhee is tough to center the ball against as evidenced by his .252 BABIP against. His feel for pitching is also advanced for his age.
One thing Rhee will need to shore up is his command. His BB% was a little too high for my liking…would also like to see him miss a few more bats, but he's still solid in that regard.
Best Case Outcome – No.3 starter
More Likely Outcome – Probably a No. 4 starter…he's another guy I would like to see more data on in addition to seeing how he responds from injury
*Credit to East Windup Chronical for some of the information in this report on Dae-Eun Rhee
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What happens at the meetings?
I put up the results, you know the pipeline, and everyone gets to see how well they are doing relative to each other. The salesperson who's at the bottom knows where he stands; can see that his performance is "light."
It is true that some "peer pressure" can motivate, but what do you think he'll do differently as a result of his ranking at the bottom?
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Have you coached him on how to do this?
Yes, I told him he needs to see at least five prospects per week.
In the above example the sales manager tells the salesperson "what to do" (make five prospect calls per week), but fails to address the more likely underlying problem: the salesperson's struggle with the same old obstacles, using old habits and ineffective skills. Obviously, the salesperson will try harder because he is under greater pressure to fill the pipeline, but he may not succeed if he doesn't have the skills to gain meetings with prospects, ask the right questions to learn about the prospect's goals, operations, values, priorities and needs or gain the next appointment, all skills needed to close business and succeed.
It is not surprising to hear salespeople report that the only time they receive any developmental coaching feedback is during performance reviews or sales training workshops.
If you are a Sales Manager, you need to hear this! The "what to do" is not the "how to do it". Salespeople are starving for developmental skills coaching! Of course they need feedback on sales goals, results, wins, losses, etc. but you already provide enough of that. Salespeople are hungry for direct, specific and practical coaching on what they are doing that's effective, and what they ought to be doing to increase effectiveness.
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Death of a Shaman
by Fahm Fong Saeyang and Richard Hall
Through a journey that takes her back to her roots in Thailand, a second-generation Mien American woman strives to come to terms with her late father's death, his drug addiction, and the murder of her sister.
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The Island President
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The impassioned president of the Maldives struggles to save his vulnerable island nation from the tragic effects of the looming climate apocalypse.
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Journals of a Wily School
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Follow a young pickpocket through the streets of Kolkata, where he plies his trade and plays a real-life game of cops and robbers...
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Lakshmi and Me
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In this intimate examination of the relationship between Indian filmmaker Nishtha Jain and her young maid, Lakshmi, Jain holds up a mirror to her own culture and the pervasive caste system that can still determine an individual's fate in life.
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The Revolutionary Optimists
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Amlan Ganguly, a lawyer-turned social entrepreneur, has sown hope in the poorest neighborhoods of Calcutta by empowering children to become leaders in improving health, transforming their communities for the better.
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Job Opportunities for Immediate HiringAbiertas Radiance School, Inc., 23 years in existence, Recognized by the government (DepEd) which offers Prep, Elementary, High School and Special Education (Self-contained and Mainstream) is now hiring for the following positions:1. Elementary teachers in Math, Science, English 2. Secondary teachers major in Math, Science, English, Filipino, TLE, A.P. and MAPEH3. Special Education teachersApplicants must bring the following requirements:1. Transcript of Record2. Updated Resume with recent I.D. picture3. Medical Certificate4. Lesson Plan for Teaching
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Abiertas Radiance School, Inc., 22 years in existence, Recognized by the government (DepEd) which offers Prep, Elementary, High School and Special Education (Self-contained and mainstream) is now hiring for the following positions:
1. Elementary teachers in Math, Science, English with ECD training
2. Secondary teachers in Math, Science, English, Filipino, TLE, AP
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CONGRATULATIONS to our dearest teachers – Ms. SHEENALYN C. BANTIYAO, Ms. GIRLIE T. LUBONG and Ms. RANNIELYN V. PALERMO who recently took the PRC LET Exam with flying colors!
That's great! All three successfully pass the Teacher's Licensure Examination. May you do more great jobs at Abiertas Radiance School.
The ARSI/AHFI Board of Trustees, management personnel, staff and students are very happy with your success. Again congratulations.
To our dear friends and Benefactors of Abiertas:
Greetings in the mighty name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Abiertas House of Friendship has existed for 81 years now continuing its mission to provide a home where broken lives may find wholeness of spirit and integrity. It also has a program for Special Education (SPED) for children with special needs. They need our attention and support. Our Elderly Group is composed of 15-20 senior citizens some of whom are abandoned or neglected by their children.
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"Mahal kita, Philippines! Mabuhay Philippines! See you again, soon!" And with that, Korean Superstar Kim Hyun Joong concluded his very successful visit to the country.
In April 2011, the K-Benchers, a fan club of Kim Hyun Joong in the Philippines, launched a charity event for the Abiertas House of Friendship. (video from kathysbench)
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"We got to find some guys that are really willing to stay consistent with their approach at the plate. Not to try to change too much. We went a year and a half here where we led all of baseball with on base percentage, base on balls. Where we got on base. We created runs. A lot of two out hits.When we started to fade in the 2nd half guys got away from the plan. Started to expand the strikezone, started to swing at pitches they couldn't handle. Again, it was human nature of the fact that everybody wanted to step up and be the guy to right this ship.What we got to do is maintain what we've done, what made us succesful. Stay with it and realize we are going to have a couple of tough weeks. Every team is going to have them but we got to fight through that. We got to find the right guys that are going to be able to do that."Then I heard it again the next day Wednesday, October 03 during a Sandy Alderson interview with Kevin Burkhardt. Alderson says,
"Offensively we got to get back to our approach. That I think we've had over a year and a half, and lost 2nd half of the season. Part of that means playing guys who have adopted that approach. We need a lot more power in our lineup. I mentioned some statistics where homeruns are really important in winning games and we just didn't get that from half our lineup or more. So that's something we have to address also."Then again yesterday Thursday, October 04 during a Sandy Alderson interview this time with Mike Francesa. Alderson says,
"For a year and a year and a half, all of 11 and 1st half of 12. We actually had a very good offense. It was a combination, it was really an on base approach but we were in the upper echelons of National League in run production. It's not as if we had a lack of offense over the last 2 years. We had a lack of power and we need to correct that."Do you see it? They keep putting out how the offense was actually good for the last year and a half up until the All Star Break this season. I decided to see if that was indeed the case and share the results. View Full ScreenTurns out if you look at the combined 2011 season with the 1st half of the 2012 season the Mets run production ranks 3rd best in the NL. They also rank 2nd in Hits, BA and OBP. The Mets not to much surprise though rank 12th in Homeruns. Which makes their being 3rd in Runs somewhat more impressive when you consider the Mets are the only team to be in the bottom half of the NL in HR's and be in the top half in Runs scored.Of course much of this is due to the great seasons Reyes & Beltran whom are no longer with the Mets had last season plus Duda's strong 2nd half last season as well. Then add the great 1st half Wright & Tejada had this season. Still considering their lack of HR power I did not expect to see them as high as they were in the rankings for runs scored.You can view a more detailed view of the NL combined hitting stats of 2011 and the 1st half of 2012 here.PS Just out of curiosity I also looked at the NL Combined 2011 & 1st half of 2012 win loss record with the understanding that it is not meant to have some type of connection to the teams run production since a key element, "pitching" has to be considered also. Again, just something for curiosities sake.View Full Screen


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How I Changed My Web Site to Grow My Photography Business
Posted By Kim Larson On January 29, 2009 @ 6:58 am In Web Design | 13 Comments
In 2007, I had been managing a successful wedding photography business for three years. My new clients came primarily from referrals from past clients. I had a Web site — but while it gave my business a professional identity, it wasn't doing much to generate leads. I wanted to turn my Web site into a business driver. But where to start?
At that time, my site used the kind of Flash-based template that graced many photographers' Web sites. Flash-based sites were just starting to become popular, and I thought mine was top notch.
Pretty, but Ineffective
But it didn't take me long to realize that while my site was pretty, it wasn't helping my business the way a Web site should. Through the use of Google Analytics, I found that people were not finding my site via search engines, and that is what my business relied on.
The analytics of my site were easy to read. About 80 percent of visitors came by typing in the url — www.lifeisartphoto.com [2] — or by searching for "Life is Art Photography." Another 10 percent came by doing a search for my name. This meant that 90 percent of visitors were already familiar with me or my business.
The remaining 10 percent found me through various searches on the major search engines. On average, I received about two to three requests for wedding photography information each month as a result of these searches. Such results were not doing much to help me build my business.
My referral-based business confined me to a limited geographic area with little opportunity to expand. In the summer of 2007, for example, all of the weddings I shot took place less than an hour's drive from my studio. With many new wedding photographers sprouting up in my area, I decided that I could only grow by expanding my market geographically.
So I decided to re-design my entire Web site from the ground up.
In July 2007, I launched the current lifeisartphoto.com [3], dispensing with Flash in favor of an HTML-based site that was more search-engine friendly. I optimized it so that potential clients could easily find me by doing a simple search for "Stevens Point wedding photographer" in the major search engines.
Then I figured, why limit myself? I made sure they found me when searching for "Wisconsin wedding photographer," too! I contacted many other local wedding vendors, who were happy to add links to my Web site from their own, and I launched a Google AdWords campaign. The results were immediate and greater than I had expected.
Expanding Geographically
Within a month of launching the new site, I didn't need Google Analytics to tell me the change was successful. My phone was ringing off the hook with requests from potential brides asking for more information. I couldn't believe it–my new Web site had the exact same photos as the old one, just presented differently. But they were generating a much greater response.
Instead of two to three requests for information per month, I started receiving three to five requests per week, and it has remained that busy ever since. Instead of booking weddings only within an hour's drive from my studio, I started booking weddings across the state.
In the summer of 2008, 50 percent of the weddings I booked were more than two hours from my studio. I expect the same to be true for the upcoming 2009 wedding season.
More than 50 percent of the visitors to my Web site find me through search engines, using terms like "Wisconsin wedding photographer", and for many people it is their first exposure to my photography. Simply by focusing on my Web site, I was able to completely transform my business.
I cannot stress enough how important it is to invest in your Web site — especially if your business relies on new clients finding you, whether you shoot weddings, senior portraits, newborns, or other subjects. I designed and developed my Web site myself, but if you do not have the skills or time to do this, it's well worth it to hire a professional you can trust. I would not think twice about spending thousands of dollars on a Web site like my current one, because it would only take a short time for it to pay for itself.
So make the effort to create a Web site that will not only showcase your work — but build your business.
13 Comments To "How I Changed My Web Site to Grow My Photography Business"
#1 Comment By Mark Coons On January 29, 2009 @ 9:44 am
Very helpful, thanks!
#2 Comment By Mark On January 29, 2009 @ 10:26 am
Great post! Most photographers don't seem to understand how much potential business they're losing by choosing a flash template for their website. It's easy to get lured in by the interactivity and ease of use, but without a solid foundation of html content, it's impossible to have a website that is optimized for search engines like google. lifeisartphoto.com shows that a site can have a beautiful and engaging design, while still attracting the search traffic that so many businesses have unknowingly left on the table. Hope there more detailed photography/website/seo posts in the works, this is the kind of insight small business owners NEED.
#3 Comment By Jordan Chan On January 29, 2009 @ 11:38 am
Thank you for you insight in this article. Now I have to go back to my team to re-evaluate our website. It is mostly flash based, but I'm now thinking about expanding the html side.
- Jordan
#4 Comment By Neil Walker On January 29, 2009 @ 11:38 am
Excellent advice, website advertising is very efficient with great returns. With a new generation of web savvy brides, using web advertising is crucial.
#5 Comment By Todd Adamson On January 29, 2009 @ 11:08 pm
Great piece, Kim! Your advice on SEO and html sites has helped me a lot!!
#6 Comment By Kim Larson On January 30, 2009 @ 10:23 am
Thank you everyone!
#7 Comment By Stanley Leary On January 30, 2009 @ 3:44 pm
Excellent!!!!! However, now everyone with flash websites will know not only your secret, but mine as well--making your website search friendly :-(.
#8 Comment By Anne Raker On January 30, 2009 @ 10:46 pm
Kim, you rock! Thank you for being so willing to share!
#9 Comment By timg On February 1, 2009 @ 1:30 am
Earlier last spring I built my website using WordPress and couldn't be happier with the results. Especially with how well it handles SEO out of the box.
I landed a very well paying gig this past fall from an international client and that was all I needed to understand the importance of having an SEO friendly site. It really does pay off.
#10 Comment By Muyiwa On March 19, 2009 @ 5:44 am
It is always better to leave the flashing option out.
a simple site that is easy to navigate will avoid irritating flash templates
#11 Comment By Ahmed On April 12, 2009 @ 12:54 pm
Great post here Kim... I am starting a new website for my American clients and was thinking about getting a flash template based website just to have it up and running... Glad I read your article and now I'll make sure the site has html code one it so search engines... Thanks
#12 Comment By Chris On June 10, 2009 @ 5:44 am
Interesting post, keep the good stuff coming, good content appreciated!
#13 Comment By Matthias Photography On November 18, 2009 @ 7:12 pm
Great post, thanks. I'd love to read a little more about the actual logistics of how you built your website and optimized it for search engines.
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INTERVIEW: Heath McNease discusses his free C.S. Lewis-inspired album
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I am an Arizona Licensed home inspector with a passion for helping my clients understand the condition of their prospective home and it's major systems and components.
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Mary Ann was very professional and complete. Her inspection luckily uncovered nothing major, but she went through every nook and cranny (even killed a scorpion or two!! Thx) I would highly recommend her, the pricing was reasonable. I would use her and her services again if needed. I was considering two of the six who responded, Mary Ann was available exactly when I needed her.
Benchmark is a lifesaver. Mary Ann fit me in her schedule for a new home inspection and because I needed a termite inspection too, she organized that for me as well. Mary Ann is efficient, courteous, informative and resourceful. She'll scramble to the highest roof line and delve into the dustiest crawl space to examine every inch of your property. She will assemble a detailed report for you in a few hours time complete with photos, explanation and advice along with professional referrals if you need to contact someone in a hurry to fix something. A very competent inspector, I highly recommend Mary Ann at Benchmark.
A. The most common type of job that I do is a Full home inspection for a client buying a new or resale home. I also provide New Construction inspections, Builder Warranty Inspections, Seller Inspections and Home Check Up/Maintenance Inspections.
A. Recently I inspected an older home for a first time home buyer. The buyers were not aware of the safety issues in the home, frayed electrical wiring, recalled older Federal Pacific main electric panel. Many homes in the Valley have been "flipped" by investors. Some of these homes have issues that can not be seen by the potential buyers. Electrical problems in the attic, open hot wires, etc. I take extra time to make sure that I inspect every home thoroughly and completely.
A. Call at least three different home inspection companies or home inspectors to get a quote, but also discuss with them how and what they inspect. Do they walk roofs? Do they open the main electrical panel? Do they go up into the attic and inspect duct work, insulation and roof trusses? Not all home inspectors are created equal.
A. A licensed, professional home inspection is the best tool that a home buyer can use to provide them with peace of mind about their future home. Home Inspectors work for the home buyer, helping them differentiate small, low cost problems with a home and larger issues that may affect the structural integrity of the home.
A. Home buyers should always ask the home inspector for their AZ license number, if they carry Liability and E & O insurance. Do they belong to ASHI or InterNACHI, which requires continuing education for all their certified inspectors. Do they climb on roofs? Go into the attic? Inspect irrigation systems? Provide termite inspections if needed?
A. My home inspections stand out due to the extra time I take to do a thorough inspection. Customer service is important to me, I always take the time to explain the inspection findings with my clients, even if it takes hours. I want them to fully understand the inspection report.
A. Buying a home can be a stressful time for some home buyers, it is my job to perform a thorough and complete home inspection that can help them make an informed decision and give them peace of mind during this process. I enjoy interacting and answering any and all questions that they may have.
A. My clients want to know if there are any major issues with the home. Major issues would be extensive roofing repairs or replacement, structural issues, major plumbing or electrical issues in the home.
A. I want my clients to know that I work very hard to give them a detailed, honest report on their prospective home purchase. I understand that it is a very big investment for them and it is important for them to know the true condition of the home.
A. I have a background in home construction, remodeling and repair work. After having a home inspection done on a rental unit, I became very interested in the home inspection process and felt that my knowledge could help others.
A. I am a certified member of NACHI (National Assocation of Certified Home Inspectors) and we are required to complete 26 hours of continuing education yearly.
A. Full home inspection pricing is based on the square footage of the home, age of the home. Termite inspections scheduled for an additional $40. No hidden fees or add ons. Pool, spa and irrigation inspections at no extra cost.
A. If someone were interested becoming a licensed home inspector I would recommend that they takes some time to talk with a home inspector in their area and maybe "shadow" them while performing inspections to determine if they would enjoy this line of work. It can be demanding, and you have to be willing to walk on roofs, crawl in dark crawlspaces and hot attics.
A. I am currently working on becoming a Certified MASTER Inspector, CMI is a professional designation which can be obtained after completion of 1000 fee paid inspections and continuing education hours.


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Research fields
An overview of the different research fields TEM Gemini Centre is involved.
Al alloys
The TEM Geminicentre have in collaboration with Norwegian light metal industry (in particular Hydro Al) for many years been working on precipitation in 6xxx Aluminium Alloys. The motivation of the research is to understand the precipitation sequences and be able to predict properties as a function of composition and thermomechanical history of the materials. The ultimate goal is to create 'alloys by design'. Read more about Al alloys.
Alanates for hydrogen storage
In the search for alternative fuels, hydrogen is the ideal candidate as a clean energy carrier for both transportation and stationary applications. Among the various approaches for hydrogen storage, complex hydrides are seen to be the most promising group of materials. Read more about Alanates for hydrogen storage.
Quantitative CBED
Our group has a long tradition in electron diffraction studies including intensity calculations and predictions, three phase invariants and quantitative convergent beam electron diffraction (QCBED) determining low order structure factors for information on bonding charge density distributions. Read more about Quantitative CBED.
Ferroelectric thin films
The overall aim of this project is to understand how the ferroelectric thin film changes with diminishing dimensions. Basic TEM is used to determine film quality (defects, degree of epitaxial growth, film thickness etc.). Advanced TEM is used for example to determine strain field and abruptness of the film substrate interface. Ferroelectric thin films.
Soft materials
Within the Geminicentre polymers, thin films and paint, and cellulose form the most important group of soft materials studied. We have experience with different sample preparation techniques and staining procedures. Read more about Soft materials.
Nanoscale functional oxides
0D and 1D functional oxides at nm-scale are interesting for phenomenological reasons and promising future application. Within the group materials are studied produced via simple chemical routes. The TEM investigations shed light on the growth mechanisms and resulted in process optimization. Read more about Nanoscale functional oxides.
Silicon solar cells and solar cell material
The solar cell market today experiences more than 40 % yearly growth. Shortage of clean silicon from the electronic industry forces the industry to use dirtier source material and try to find cheaper ways of producing silicon for the photovoltaic market. Read more about Silicon solar cells and solar cell material.
Skutterudites and Thermoelectricity
Skutterudites are a class of materials with the general formula RyM4X12, M being a group-9 metal, X being a pnictogen (typically P, As or Sb) and R typically being a rare earth. The past few years have seen a renewed interest in these materials due to their thermoelectric properties, making them potentially useful for decreasing the power consumption in cooling devices as well as recovering electric power from otherwise unusable waste heat. Read more about Skutterudites and Thermoelectricity.