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Queen + Adam Lambert setlist: Montreal
1. Now I'm Here
2. Stone Cold Crazy
3. Another One Bites The Dust
4. Fat Bottomed Girls
5. Lap Of The Gods
6. Seven Seas Of Rhye
7. Killer Queen
8. Somebody To Love
9. I Want It All
10. Love Of My Life
11. '39 - Brian
12. These Are The Days Of Our Lives - Roger
13. Under Pressure
14. Love Kills
15. Who Wants To Live Forever
16. Guitar Solo
17. Tie Your Mother Down
18. Radio Ga Ga
19. Crazy Little Thing Called Love
20. The Show Must Go On
21. Bohemian Rhapsody
22. We Will Rock You
23. We Are The Champions
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Queen + Adam Lambert setlist: Montreal
Peter Calton
can someone fuck out of here?
What about "One Vision" and "Hammer"????
Karen Ekdahl
Please don't be disheartened by negative commentary in social media. For every objectionable opinion, there are countless thrilled concert-goers who appreciated and "get" what Queen + Adam Lambert are bringing to the table.
You were all in fine form and the light show you brought with you was superb (the best in our parts in a very long time).
To Brian, Roger, Adam and crew...chapeau! Enjoy your tour, fans and the wonderful music you are creating! And thanks for making Montreal a stop on your tour!
Lol. Listen Queen are one of my favorite groups of all time BUT why do they keep posting the setlist?! It's the EXACT same it has been the whole tour outside of "Don't Stop Me Now", RIGHT?!
God! Was it unbelievable to get to see my all time favorite band again in Montreal after over 30 some years since your last venue here (was there the first of the two nights filming of "Queen rock Montreal" and the "Hot Space Tour") !
Last night : What a gig, what a night ! Your music is still very well alive in the heart of your older and newer fans - seen a few kids to young adults, and a lot of white hair too in the audience!
Definitely, your music is not ready to be forgotten...
Roger and Brian, you are still wonderful musicians! And I did appreciate that Adam Lambert was not trying to be or act like Freddie on stage...
Roger, the little "drum battle" with your son Rufus Tiger was just great ! Next time, you should add a little medley of old favorites including "Father to Son"... But I must admit that, at that point, I was sure you'd be signing "I'm in love with my car".
Brian, I was expecting that long guitar solo and I was so well served... Thank you for the little French, and for taking us to a journey where Magic did come to life for us all in the audience. Yes, I did have to wipe my tears too...
I could continue like that for a long time... For all the great moments I lived last night :
"I thank you all..."
"Back, hurry back, please bring it back home (to Montreal) to me because you don't know what it means to me!"
"I still love you"


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Construction Projects Would Build NJITs STEM Leadership
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$86.3 million for the transformation of NJIT's Central King Building (formerly Central High School) into a "Hub for STEM" education and research, including the Center for Innovation and Discovery, the Biological Sciences Education and Research Center, a Teaching Effectiveness Institute, Math Engagement Center, a Composition Engagement Center, and centers for advising and pre-professional mentoring.
Download a PDF fact sheet on the Central King project.
$13.5 million for the "Integrative Life Science and Engineering Laboratory" that will advance NJIT's commitment to applying tools and technologies from virtually every academic discipline to innovation in the related industries of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and medical devices to gain maximum benefit from the convergence of the life sciences, physical sciences and engineering.
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Hanahan High School product Ashton Jarrett, who plays second base for College of Charleston's softball team, was named all-Southern Conference today.
Jarrett, a senior, was joined on the first-team all-SoCon squad by pitcher Hope Klicker, first baseman Chandler Frisbie and third baseman Kelsey Hodgson.
Pitcher Stephanie Saylors made the second team, and Frisbie and Becca Mueller were named to the all-freshman squad.
Charleston (34-18, 15-8 SoCon) enters the SoCon tournament as the No. 2 seed and will face No. 7 Western Carolina in the opening round on Wednesday at UNC Greensboro.


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While a push is on in political, economic and educational circles to build a research university in Charleston by merging the College of Charleston and the Medical University of South Carolina, there's still one small problem — MUSC still needs convincing.
Medical university leaders, who appear to hold the key to the deal, are dipping their toes into the water, but are far from ready for a full swim.
Informal discussions on merging the two schools have been taking place for years, but the movement has gained steam in recent months.
The ramped-up pace of those discussions is fueled by a robust Lowcountry economy — stoked largely by the opening of Boeing South Carolina — and the need for graduate-level programs to meet the demands of new employers. The state currently prohibits the College of Charleston from offering doctoral and certain other programs because it is not a research university.
MUSC resistance
Representatives from the two schools and the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce been have meeting to define what such a merger, or at least an increased collaboration, might look like. Also, Lowcountry legislators have drafted a merger bill they might file in the upcoming session.
Conyers O'Bryan, a member of the MUSC Board of Trustees from Florence, who is part of that working group, said medical school leaders are not on board with the idea of a full-blown merger.
"Merger is out, but collaboration is absolutely in," O'Bryan said. "You cannot take an apple and an orange and make a pineapple. It doesn't work."
O'Bryan said he can't predict what the Legislature will do next year, but said quick action on the issue won't benefit either school.
MUSC President Ray Greenberg stressed that the process to potentially merge the schools should not be rushed.
"They're very different institutions, different cultures, different ways in which they operate and you don't just slap two different entities together," said Greenberg, who will leave MUSC next month for a new job in Texas.
"Both of these institutions have been around for a very long time and so I don't think it's an urgent issue," he said. "On the other hand, it's something that, I think, really for the sake of Charleston and the economy of South Carolina, it's something that should not be put on the back burner, should not be ignored going forward. I think it should be done in a deliberative, evaluative way."
A 'territory-grab'
State Rep. Leon Stavrinakis, D-Charleston, said he and Rep. Jim Merrill, R-Daniel Island, are working on a bill that they might file in the upcoming legislative session if the merger gains the support of both schools and the business community. "It's certainly a possibility it will be filed," he said.
"The economy in Charleston is changing and we need a full-blown research university here," he said.
A comprehensive research university, such as the University of South Carolina or Clemson University, would offer education programs from the undergraduate through the doctoral level, as well as research opportunities for faculty.
"Clemson and the University of South Carolina are expanding here to meet the growing needs," Stavrinakis said. It's preferable that local campuses meet the need as best they can."
Companies like Boeing are transforming the local community, he said. "I don't want them to look outside the region to find people to fill jobs."
Stavrinakis, whose brother Michael was recently appointed by the Legislature to the MUSC Board of Trustees, also said that he and Merrill will wait to file legislation until the two schools and the community evaluate the possibility of a merger or increased collaboration. "We want both schools and business leaders to feel good about this. That's why we're being patient."
Merrill said Charleston-area schools need to be able to offer the programs the region needs, especially graduate programs. But that can't happen now because the Lowcountry doesn't have a comprehensive research university.
Other state universities are stepping in to fill the void, he said.
"It's become a territory-grab by Clemson and Carolina," he said. "They all see the Lowcountry as fertile ground,"
The University of South Carolina and Clemson University are putting pressure on legislators to allow their schools to expand into the Lowcountry, Merrill said, so Charleston-area schools need to act soon. If they can form a research university, they could launch the kind of graduate programs the Lowcountry needs. Many of those programs would be offered through the College of Charleston, Merrill said. "A merger would benefit the College of Charleston more than MUSC," he said, "but it would benefit MUSC, too."
Upstate Rep. Phil Owens, an Easley Republican and chairman of the House committee on Education and Public Works, said the possible merger was "news to me." He's not sure where he stands on the issue, or what the reaction might be from USC and Clemson supporters.
But, he said, MUSC is a research institution and likely would have to take the lead in pitching the idea to the state's other research universities. "If MUSC can demonstrate how this would benefit the state, I think Clemson and USC would be amenable," Owens said.
A hamstrung school
College of Charleston Provost George Hynd and Steve Osborne, the school's chief financial officer, sent a letter this month to faculty and staff members about a possible merger or formalized collaboration between the college and MUSC. A team made up of representatives from both schools will research similar mergers to learn more about what has been effective, the letter stated. The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce will explore the economic impact of such mergers.
The college will convene forums and workshops on the possible merger in the near future to gather input on the plan, the letter stated.
College of Charleston President George Benson said "the economy is exploding around us and (business leaders) want more from the College of Charleston and higher education in general."
He said MUSC leaders might be reluctant to support a full-blown merger, but he thinks there are ways the two schools could be "knitted together" in a way that would benefit them.
Just good business
House Speaker Bobby Harrell, a Charleston Republican, said he doesn't know how deep the collaboration will go, but he's certain the Lowcountry needs more graduate programs. "Whatever would make that happen, I'm totally in favor of doing," he said.
Mary Graham, senior vice president for business advocacy for the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, said her group is working with the schools to explore the possibility of a merger.
"What we hear from employers is that we have gaps in education in our community and we need to learn how to fill those gaps," she said. The region especially has a shortage of training programs in engineering and computer technology and programming. In those areas, she said, "we don't have the ability to meet the needs of the employers."
Her group promotes economic development, she said. But one of the big gaps in doing that is the lack of a comprehensive research university. "It's a major gap we have to fill."


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What is a Sigmoidoscopy?
The colon helps your body absorb water and nutrients from the food you eat. It is also where your stool is formed. The last third of your colon is called the sigmoid colon, or the descending colon. It is connected to the anus by the rectum. While a colonoscopy helps the doctor examine the entire colon, sometimes only the sigmoid colon warrants close inspection; this is when a sigmoidoscopy is done.
A sigmoidoscopy, also called a "flexible sigmoidoscopy," is a procedure that involves using a flexible tube with a light on it to see inside the sigmoid colon. This procedure can help check for ulcers, abnormal cells, polyps, and cancer. Typically, pieces of tissue will be taken as samples to check for any abnormal cell changes.
When Is a Sigmoidoscopy Performed?
If you notice any changes in bowel habits, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, or unexplained weight loss, tell your doctor. These can be signs of various colon diseases and he or she might want to do a sigmoidoscopy to determine the cause of your symptoms. A sigmoidoscopy is also a general screening tool for colon cancer.
You might need to have a sigmoidoscopy every five years after the age of 50, depending on your personal health history as well as whether you have a family history of colorectal cancers.
Preparing for a Sigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy preparation is similar to what you would do to prepare for a colonoscopy. One or more enemas may be used approximately two hours prior to the procedure. If your doctor wants the entire colon empty, the preparation will be even more like colonoscopy preparation. For example, you will follow a clear liquid diet for one to three days before the procedure. You may be given a powder laxative to mix with fluid to help empty your intestines. Liquids you can consume include plain coffee or tea, water, fat-free broth, gelatin (like JELL-O), and drinks like Gatorade.
Liquids with red or purple dye should be avoided, as this can look like blood in the colon.
Prior to the procedure, tell your doctor about any other medical conditions you have and all medications and supplements you are taking.
What Does the Procedure Entail?
You will be asked to lie on your left side on an examination table. This can be done in the office by a general practitioner or a trained nurse practitioner. A thin, flexible tube called a sigmoidoscope will be inserted into the anus. The tube has a light and a very small camera on the end so images can be transmitted onto a monitor for your doctor to see. The tube will also inflate your colon with some air, to make it easier to examine. You might be uncomfortable, but the procedure is not typically painful. Since you are not usually under sedation during a sigmoidoscopy, your doctor might ask you to shift every so often to allow the scope to be moved more easily.
If the doctor sees any polyps or growths, he or she might remove them with instruments passed through the scope. If there are any abnormal areas in the colon, small pieces of tissue might be removed for further examination.
The risks are minimal, but on rare occasions it is possible for a tear to occur in the colon or the wall of the rectum. If a tissue sample is taken, bleeding could potentially occur in the place where the sample was taken.
The entire procedure takes 10 to 20 minutes, and patients can usually drive themselves to and from the appointment. If you have been given medication to calm or sedate you, you will need someone to drive you home afterward.
What Can I Expect After the Procedure?
Some bloating or cramping is normal after the procedure. If you experience severe abdominal pain, dizziness, bloody stool, or fever, call your doctor immediately. These can be signs of something more serious.
Your doctor will call you with the results if any biopsies were performed. If there is a positive result that warrants further testing, you may need to have the procedure repeated. The test may also need to be repeated if the doctor is concerned about whether he or she got a good-quality picture of the colon and rectum from the test. Talk with your doctor about any questions or concerns you may have about your colorectal health or the results.


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Saturday, March 26, 2011
Photography: Taking It Up A Notch
6 comments:
- Lois Evensen said...
Nice images. We, too, have many photo books around here. My Honey consumes them and does a beautiful job with his many cameras. I should spend more time with them, too, and improve on the great images that my cameras take.
- March 27, 2011 at 6:09 AM
- DaveOnFidalgo said...
I thought it was just me. I am a reasonably intelligent person. I have two degrees from major universities. Yet I find much of the terminology of photography baffling. When I look up the words, read manuals or check tutorials, more arcane terminology is used to explain them. I'll be taking a look at this book. Thanks.
- March 27, 2011 at 10:03 AM
- Warren Baker said...
I did the same thing recently Monika :-) It does make make a big difference, especially with butterlfies :-)
- March 27, 2011 at 10:46 AM
- Monika said...
Lois - It's worth the effort!
Dave - I know! I was frustrated by my seeming inability to understand photography. It's nice to have someone finally explain it in terms I understand. Let me know how you like the book!
Warren - I can imagine it's excellent knowledge for all types of macros. I can't wait for the butterflies and flowers to be out here....soon!
- March 27, 2011 at 1:00 PM
- Katie Jones said...
Bryan Peterson is AMAZING! I've learned some cool tricks from him too (ask me about photographing feathers sometime. You'll be amazed!). He's certainly one photographer I sit up and pay attention to.
- March 27, 2011 at 8:42 PM
- Photo Books said...
These photo books are becoming more and more popular. Alternative option to scrap-booking!
- April 22, 2011 at 2:56 AM


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GRB Entertainment has launched an international feature film division that will be selling rights to two films at Cannes.
GRB expanded into theatrical feature films last year when topper Gary R. Benz set up the feature division and brought Todd Olsson onboard.
It's selling rights to "Queen Freak" and "When Angels Sing."
"Freak" stars Matthew Modine, Kristin Chenoweth, Joey King, Shirley Jones and Olesya Rulin in the tale of a dysfunctional family in which the kids take matters into their own hands to "re-educate" their distant, eccentric parents. The film was directed by Benjamin Epps and produced by Adam Saunders and Chris Aronoff, through their Footprint Features banner, in association with the Bedford Falls Co.
Harry Connick Jr. and Connie Britton star in "Angels," produced by Elizabeth Avellan and Shannon McIntosh. Cast also includes Chandler Canterbury, Fionnula Flanagan, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson and Lyle Lovett. Tim McCanlies directs from a script based on the Turk Pipkin novel of the same name.


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July 2nd, they arrive.
July 3rd, they attack.
On January 28, 1996, there America sat, stuffed with pizza and beer, happily watching the Cowboys play the Steelers in the Super Bowl, when -- HOLY SH*T! A GIANT SPACESHIP JUST BLEW UP THE WHITE HOUSE!
The 'Independence Day' trailer is probably the most influential of the last 15 years, and for good reason. Clocking in at a brief 30 seconds, everyone who watched it didn't soon forget what they saw. These days, with trailers appearing well over a year before the film itself is released, it seems odd to point out that waiting from late January to early July -- a mere five months -- felt like an absolute eternity. On top of that, we knew next to nothing about it. The commercial gave us practically no information -- it didn't tell us who was in it, nor the director, not even a release date. Just a tantalizing "Coming this summer ..." (Check out the ad here.)
When 'ID4,' as it came to be called, finally did arrive in theaters on July 3 (or July 2, if you were lucky enough to live near certain canny theaters), it became an instant box office smash and a cultural touchstone. It launched the a film career of a somewhat obscure TV actor / sometime-rapper named Will Smith and made its director/producer team of Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin the kings of Hollywood.
In honor of this alien-invasion classic's 15th birthday (Has it been that long? Sigh ...), we at Moviefone thought it'd be fun to reminisce on when we went to see it that summer. After you read our recollections, be sure to let us know your story too.
Hit the jump to revisit a dog who barely escapes certain fiery death, a movie screen set ablaze seemingly by the magic of movies, and one of the all-time most inspirational movie speeches.
"I was 9 years old when I saw 'Independence Day' in a jam-packed theater on July 5 because the only way my dad was getting us a ticket for opening night was if he found one in a Wonka Bar. I remember the crowd going NUTS when Vivica A. Fox's dog barely escaped getting roasted in that tunnel. I remember closing my eyes till it hurt when the alien killed all the doctors in the operating room. And I remember feeling really bad for the poor stripper on top of that building who got lasered right in the freakin' face. Even a day late, it was a most excellent experience of the highest order. I still wonder why Bill Pullman hasn't run for president." -- Aiden Redmond
"I saw 'Independence Day' in theaters with my rabbi's kids when I was around 8 years old. I hadn't been seeing movies in theaters for that long, so it was still a big treat for me. No one believes me when I say this, but right when the aliens blew up the White House, the screen actually caught on fire in the theater. None of us moved at first because we thought it was just awesome special effects. Eventually an usher came in and cleared the theater, and we all got our money back. It took me years to understand that the movie hadn't set the screen on fire." -- Gabrielle Dunn
President Bill Pullman -- uh, Thomas Whitmore's speech:
"I insisted on seeing the movie on the biggest screen in town: a 40-foot behemoth at the Uptown Theater in Washington, D.C. When the alien ship hovered over the White House, I knew I'd made the right decision. As the beam of light came bursting through 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., my jaw dropped -- at 11 years old, I'd never seen anything like it, and I felt slightly ashamed when I thought to myself, Blow it up again! That was cool! I also remember my entire family (mom, dad, sister, aunts, uncles, cousins) going to see it as a group. Something about aliens exploding national monuments really brings people together." -- Alex Suskind
"I was 13 at the time of 'Independence Day''s release -- the exact formative age when you and your peers could recognize pop culture hype and let it whip you into an even crazier frenzy. Between the commercials, magazine covers and fast-food tie-ins, it was readily apparent that this wasn't about simply seeing a movie -- this was about being part of a phenomenon. And you knew that when you returned to school in the fall, the very first topic out of people's mouths would be 'Independence Day.' This was the movie everyone wanted to see, and with each glowing audience review, I went more insane with the anticipation of finally seeing the blockbuster spectacle on a big screen. Then came the Saturday afternoon when my parents treated me to a matinee screening of a movie of my choice ... and I opted to see 'Jack' instead. The hype of 'ID4' may have been memorable, but I was always a sucker for Robin Williams. (I was also kind of an idiot.) I ended up renting 'ID4' when it came out on VHS that winter. Yeah, it was pretty good." -- Eric Larnick
"I was in high school when 'Independence Day' came out, so I had no money, but I was an expert at sneaking into a second movie after the first. Two for the price of one! Surely it was that level of devious criminal mastermindery that attracted my girlfriend to me, as I was somehow able to convince her that a great date for us was to go see 'ID4' and 'The Rock' back-to-back. We saw 'ID4' first and she and I both loved it, even though we both were curious why the only thing Will Smith found strange about piloting a super-advanced alien spacecraft was that the controls on the steering wheel -- which is a thing that these telepathic aliens from many light years away still needed to fly their ship -- operated in reverse to how a Buick's does. (Good thing those aliens were missing mouths instead of hands!) It's always bothered me that, rather than the steering-wheel thing, everyone complains that Jeff Goldblum destroys the aliens by uploading a computer virus from his Mac. If that's your problem with 'ID4,' then clearly you've never owned an iPhone. Also, my girlfriend and I both hated 'The Rock,' which seemed utterly implausible after 'Independence Day.'" -- Chris Chaberski
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It's That Magical Time of Year Again — ElfYourself.com 2011 is LIVE!amywindsor
Everyone has that special something that helps lube up the ol' holiday spirit. For me, the holiday season isn't officially underway until I drink the first Starbucks peppermint mocha of the season. There's another harbinger of the season that I adore, though, that is absolutely free; it's a potent giggle-inducing Christmas salve made up of one part elves, two parts goofy dance moves, and one giant dose of over-sized heads.
Yes, it's time to go Elf Yourself — and your entire family and entourage. ElfYourself.com, sponsored by Office Max, proclaims itself to be the most popular holiday site in history, and with 169+million elves produced, who's going to argue? Not me, I'm too busy cutting and pasting the heads of all my loved ones into cyberspace!
The nice people at JibJab have made it ridiculously easy to gather photos to elf on their site from your Facebook account, a webcam, or by uploading photo files from your computer. They add new moves every year and I have to say that this year's are pretty fab. I think I am digging the eighties theme the most, but it might just be because I love the victory slide so much.
But, it's a close call… because the seventies theme is like Saturday Night Fever crossed with Elf! and I can't deny that I really like seeing my Elf-ed Self boogying across that lit-up dance floor.
For the traditionalists, however, the "classic" Elf Yourself theme will always be the hands-down (or in this case up) winner! Last year I was so taken with our elf-ed family video that I paid for it so I could download it to torment the people on Facebook, YouTube, and IN MY HOUSE for eons to come.
Now: Go forth and get yourself ELF-ed!
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Discussion in 'Reviews' started by crmaris, Aug 31, 2012.
To read this review go to: http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/FSP/AURUM_92_650W/
Thanks for the reviews.
The cable table is a bit confusing as you say that the unit only has two PCIe connectors, yet on the modular section it says "6+2 pin PCIe (500mm+100mm) | 6", which makes it seem like there are either 3 or 7.
Nice to see Aurum with ripple below half the spec on full load on the +12V rails.
TBH I think the Rosewill FORTRESS-650 is a better option (in the US) despite the lack of modularity.
It was a typo and now is fixed. Thanks No way it could have 6 PCIe connectors..
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1: ugly as shit!
2: drunk or high
2: drunk or high
1: Damn, that girl over there is hella furd!
2: Man, i'm so furd right now; I don't think I can walk all the way to Remington.
2: Man, i'm so furd right now; I don't think I can walk all the way to Remington.
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Can you define these popular missing words?
Ugly. Wasted. Ugly because you are so wasted.
"Don't upload those pictures from last night to fb! Too many jello shots, I look furd in all of them."
by bittieson October 26, 2009
Combination of "fur" and "turd"... as in that thing your cat heaves onto your best rug that resembles a turd composed of fur.
Snowball stopped dragging her butt around on the carpet after she threw up that furd... she must have gotten some relief.
by Carl and Angie October 13, 2006
And ugly or extreamley unattractive person, esp. to be used in a joking manner.
"Donna said that boy was FURD!"
by Some Furd Kid April 08, 2009
Fart (unexpectedly) followed by a turd.
Billy: Oh damn, I crapped my pants!
Mary: Furd?
Billy: Yep.
Mary: Furd?
Billy: Yep.
by nightbreed666 October 16, 2013
A furd is a fart that feels like a turd when coming out slowly. The air pressure creates the semblance of a solid.
Holy crap, I thought I was pushing a log into my tighty whiteys, but it was just a furd.
by D'Wayne Giles March 03, 2010
1.A extremely ugly person.
2. Gucci Mane
3. Drunk and or high
4. Badness in any way shape or form
2. Gucci Mane
3. Drunk and or high
4. Badness in any way shape or form
Gucci Mane, Polytechnic, Half of poly,
"Da gurl there is furd as hell"
"Da gurl there is furd as hell"
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Incontinence is a common problem for men after surgery for prostate cancer or enlarged prostate and may also affect men with nerve damage or an overactive bladder. If incontinence persists for more than a year, corrective surgery may be recommended.
There are three surgical options for the treatment of male urinary incontinence:
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter: An artificial urinary sphincter is an implanted device which compresses the patient's urethra to keep it closed except when voiding. A cuff fits around the urethra and prevents urine from leaking. When a man wants to urinate, he squeezes a pump placed inside the scrotum. The pump deflates the cuff, urine is released, and then the cuff automatically re-inflates. This type of incontinence surgery may be an option for men experiencing incontinence due to nerve damage or weakened sphincter muscles.
- Urinary Diversion: Urinary diversion is a surgical procedure used when the bladder must be removed or all bladder function is lost because of nerve damage. During the urinary diversion procedure, the surgeon will create a pouch or reservoir and a diversion, usually by removing a piece of the small intestine and connecting the ureters to the pouch. This method of urinary diversion requires patients to empty the pouch through a stoma--an opening on the lower abdomen where urine can be drained through a catheter. If the urethra is preserved, urinary diversion techniques that do not require a stoma or use of a catheter may be used instead.
- Male Sling: The male sling procedure involves the surgical anchoring of a mesh sling to the patient's pubic bones, which compresses the urethra to prevent stress incontinence. The male sling device keeps consistent pressure on the urethra, which remains closed until the patient intentionally voids. The male sling is most effective in men with mild to moderate incontinence.


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"My dad used to have another saying, for real," Biden said. "And, by the way, I've been saying this for 30 years. And I'm glad to see that Congressman Ryan likes his dad, too, and quotes his dad. I mean that sincerely. But my dad [had] a lot of wisdom. Every time someone tell you, say, 'Look, let me tell you what's important to me, what I value.' My dad would go, 'No, no. Don't tell me what you value. Show me your budget, and I will tell you what you value.'"
Does anyone believe that Biden's Dad really said that? "Show me your budget, and I will tell you what you value?" Who says that? Come on. And implying that his Dad had a lot of wisdom, and Ryan's Dad didn't? Pathetic.
Dear Mr. Vice President and the rest of the Democrats, Do you think you could manage to get through this election without smearing our candidate's family, alive or deceased?
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Britney Spears is apparently prepping for a tour to support her new album, according to Us magazine, which spoke to the owner of Millennium Dance Studio in North Hollywood, where Spears has booked considerable time and space for the next couple of months.
"It's her typical warm-up behavior for a tour," Robert Baker says. "It's a big sign that she's getting back her focus after all these distractions. The focus is definitely coming back."
Her label also released the album cover for "Blackout," due in stores later this month. The tracks include her hit single, "Gimme More," plus "Piece of Me," "Freakshow" and Britney's own manifesto, "Get Naked (I Got A Plan)."


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Sources: The New York Times, Bloomberg
quote: Considering how little the UN even knows about its own purpose, I don't believe they are any sort of authority on worker productivity, or anything for that matter.There are certainly high performers in the US, but as a whole factoring in all the lazy useless slobs and averaging it out, i'd say we aren't looking good.
quote: I will agree that there are many many hard working people in America, but what frightens me is when we are hiring and we interview people who are just out of high school/college. We have hired a few lately that stay one day then never come back because the work was too hard, how can sitting at a desk and typing in a few numbers be that hard? One didn't like that she couldn't answer texts when she was working. One complained that counting the number of baby minnows in a cup(usually about 10)was too hard(mind numbingly boring I agree, but difficult?) One even asked if they would be moved up to management in less than two years lol.Hopefully these younger people will develop better work ethics as they mature, but currently it doesn't look too promising on average. I fear that current school atmospheres are promoting the "you can be anything you want to be" ideas but not adding the "but you must work hard to achieve it" caveat. I grew up around older men that would work until they dropped just to put food on the table and cloths on their family's backs but today you can barely get someone to work overtime even if they were starving.
quote: One complained that counting the number of baby minnows in a cup(usually about 10)was too hard(mind numbingly boring I agree, but difficult?)
quote: Oh really?http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20572828/
quote: None of those were present during the 1910s-1920s. So which government entities were cut during that period?
quote: The cutting of the federal government by 50%. Wasn't that the same time as World War 1? So all the soldiers hired for the war constitute as part of the government? What was the size of the government before his term? Then after?
quote: We are not some kind of master race lol.
quote: Why is it better to have one dude doing the work of 10 guys that cost a tenth of their price? The efficiency is equal.


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Chris is Visiting Professor of Transformational Leadership at Cass Business School, London and has held senior management roles at UBS, HSBC, KPMG and has served as an officer in the British Army.
From 2002-2006 he was Global Head of Leadership at UBS the global bank. During this period the market capitalisation of the bank rose by 15% and the project is now a Harvard Business School Case Study on transforming organisational performance and delivering results. It also won Best Company for Leaders in Europe 2005, Best New Global Leadership Academy and Best Practice and Excellence Awards.
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He has authored several books, including Effective Leadership and Effective Communication that have been translated into 11 different languages and has new books due for publication in 2012.
Chris appears regularly on TV channels such as BBC UK and World, ITV, Sky, Bloomberg, CNBC, Al Jazzera, Swiss and Russian TV and on radio stations around the world, commenting on business, management and leadership issues. He has contributed to the Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, Washington Post, New York Times, Le Monde, Gulf Times, Arab News China Securities Journal, Straits Times (Singapore),Times of India, and over 30 other leading global publications. He also has columns in CEO and HR Magazines and a popular regular blog.
Chris was nominated in 2011 as one of the top 20 most influential HR thinkers and has judged a number of HR and leadership awards. He advises professional and thought leadership bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and the Corporate Leadership Council, and the Financial Times Non-Executive Director Club.
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Well, Cincy has seemingly lost all semblance of its former self, losing to the former Rutgers bowl opponent NC State. Wilson appears healthy, and looks to be playing more maturely. His rushing yards were down, and his wins are up. To their credit though, Cincy still posted almost 400 yards of offense with Woods and Binns being the guys to watch, as well as 3 TDs despite the odd score. Writeups showed two scores were "meaningless" but I don't ever really agree with that way of thinking. Marshall played wonderful defense against WV, and then played soft to prevent the big play as the game appeared to be in hand, allowing WV plenty of marching room to go down field. First time appeared to be a garbage score, but then WV did it again, eventually tying and winning in OT. Anyway, I digress.
More to the point, Big East is now 1-7 when facing worthy opponents: Utah, Fresno, Florida, Washington (borderline but still counting them), NC State, Kentucky, Michigan, and possibly Marshall (jury is out on them but one heck of a game against WV, and I think coaching issues led to their loss).
Adding in weaker FBS opponents of Akron and FIU, Big East stands at 3-7 against FBS teams. Apologies if I missed a game or errored. Caffeine hasn't worked its wakeup magic yet.
Jersey Joe appears to be out, which is a huge loss. The Joe bashers have had a field day, as his numbers have not been great in the first two games. It is pretty clear that OL play (or lack thereof) hasn't helped his cause. Now, I know I will get ripped for writing this, but it seems Lewis (of Pitt) is less effective so far in 2010, and (I think) their OL is a factor.
I don't know the latest status of UNC regarding their NCAA issues, but regardless, they appear to be quite capable of repeating their previous performance at Rutgers Stadium. I think I read their RB was reinstated, and if that trend of reinstatement continues (which I think is almost certain), Rutgers will be facing some of their top players in a rested and healthy state.
Anyway, with the injury to Joe M, the door is open. I do not ever wish an injury on any player on any team. But, injuries are part of the game. I do wish Joe a speedy and complete recovery, and look forward to seeing him om the field ASAP.
But, this leaves a door wide open for another player to step up. D'Antwan's name comes up fast in those conversations, as does Thomas's. In my opinion, Thomas appears better suited as a WR, not a RB, because he runs so upright and is fairly inexperienced (and the OL to date certainly won't offset those two issues).
I've heard and read plenty of rumors and conspiracy theories on D'Antwan, wondering myself what is happening there. I am hoping that we see D'Antwan get more touches against UNC, despite the caliber of their defense (even weakened, they're scary). Will he prove himself? That is up to him.
I suppose we'll see Mason and Kordell in the backfield, but both have their known limitations. Mason as WR and punt returner works far better, IMHO.
With some younger receivers returning, maybe we'll see more passing. DC is proving himself at each touch, so hopefully that proving ground expands!
As for today, WV faces Maryland, UConn meets Temple, and UofL faces an 0-1 and still ranked Oregon State team. Hopefully, the Big East out of conference W-L record will look a little better after today.


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YEOVIL, England, Feb. 24 (UPI) -- A British man said the worm that caused his computer to crash turned out not to be a form of computer virus but an actual 5-inch earthworm.
OPINION: Radical change is required to get out of Japan's minus growth of 12.7%
Japan's real GDP growth rate fell at an annual rate of 12.7 percent in the 4th quarter of 2008. Its total exports fell at the sharpest pace on record. Capital investment and personal consumption also declined.
74 die in Chinese mining accident
A gas explosion ripped through a coal mine in northern China on Sunday, killing at least 74 miners and trapping dozens in the still-burning shaft.
Dumped in Africa: Britain's toxic waste
Tones of toxic waste collected from British municipal dumps is being sent illegally to Africa in flagrant breach of this country's obligation to ensure its rapidly growing mountain of defunct televisions, computers and gadgets are disposed of safely.
Strikers back in talks after Guadeloupe pay offer
Strike leaders in Guadeloupe resumed negotiations on Friday after Paris pledged to boost pay for low wage earners by almost 200 euros (£176) a month. But the Collective Against Exploitation (LKP), the alliance of trade unions and left-wing groups that launched a general strike on January 20, did not call off the action.
Free trade, jobs and democracy—a look at Singapore
Given the evaporation of 533,000 American jobs last November, the largest downturn in thirty-four years and the prospects for even greater losses, it is vital that we have a public discourse on the cost of free trade and its twin – runaway corporations.
No kissing here
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Women at the helm, literally
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Beautiful Halloween decorations are hard to come by, so it's so much better to just make your own! This Vintage Spooky Wreath from Jamielyn Nye would look great on a door, a mantel, or entryway table. Make it an elegant Halloween this year!
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- Wrap lace around back of the wreath and tack it down with tacky glue.
- Add some flowers for a fun little touch.
- Glue Spanish Moss on top of the lace seam.
- Glue black bird on top of Spanish moss.
- Glue spooky sign to the top of the wreath.
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It is believed that Turkoglu's wife preferred the size and diversity of Toronto over Portland.
Although the Blazers say they have moved past Turkoglu's last-minute change of heart, there is no denying the process has left scars.
"I thought the way he handled that whole situation ... I thought he could have handled it in a different way," McMillan said last month before the Blazers played in Toronto. "Some of the things he said, some of the things he did, he didn't have to do that or say that."
McMillan said Turkoglu told him he would sign with the Blazers during a July dinner in Orlando, after which McMillan told Turkoglu that he should first visit the city of Portland.
Turkoglu has posted modest statistics in Toronto, averaging 12.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 32 minutes. The Raptors (32-31) are fighting for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Blazers (40-28) are eighth in the West.
Smoking Spaniard: Blazers guard Rudy Fernandez is in the best three-point shooting groove of his two-year NBA career.
In his last five games, Fernandez has hit 17 of 28 three-pointers, including one game when he hit five (Indiana) and two when he made four (at Denver and at Golden State). His best streak prior was the final five games of last season, when he hit 16 of 28.
"My shot is the same," Fernandez said. "Right now, it's more confidence, being more aggressive."
The streak has raised his three-point percentage to 38.0 percent (81 of 213), second best on the team to Nicolas Batum's 43.3 percent. Last season, Fernandez made 39.9 percent from three-point range when he set an NBA rookie record with 156 three-pointers.
Over the past two seasons, when Fernandez makes three or more three-pointers, the Blazers are 29-11, a .725 winning percentage.
"It's my job," Fernandez said. "On this team, I have to hit open shots and space for my teammates. Coach says, when I feel good and have a shot, take the shot."
He hit two big shots in the Blazers' fourth-quarter comeback against Golden State, after which he put his fingers to his mouth. To some it appeared as if he was feigning that he was smoking.
"No, no, no. I was kissing my hand," Fernandez said. "No smoking. I was kissing my hand."
McMillan milestone: With Friday's win in Sacramento, McMillan became the 15th youngest NBA coach to win 400 games. McMillan, 45, is 400-391 in 10 seasons as an NBA coach. In five seasons in Portland he is 188-208.
"For me, I don't look at my record. I look at my team I have and try to do the best I can to win every game," McMillan said. "I want to win; I want to win big, and over the years I've had a lot of young teams and developing teams."
The 14 coaches who reached the milestone earlier than McMillan include legends Red Auerbach, Pat Riley, Lenny Wilkens, Tom Heinsohn and Don Nelson. McMillan said he doesn't feel like he is yet worthy of being included in that group.
"Not in my way of thinking," McMillan said. "Those guys have thousands of wins and championships. I'm just happy to have the opportunity to be coaching for 400 wins."
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Harvey Nichols goes glam for A/W 2012
Harvey Nichols held its A/W press day and photocall last week, showcasing what's new for the Dundrum store this season – and the focus is very much on occasionwear, which is not surprising considering Harvey Nix just opened its dedicated …
Harvey Nichols held its A/W press day and photocall last week, showcasing what's new for the Dundrum store this season – and the focus is very much on occasionwear, which is not surprising considering Harvey Nix just opened its dedicated "occasionwear area". I feel as if it has spent a couple of seasons trying to get Irish customers - perhaps, more accurately, Dundrum Town Centre customers – to buy into its particular brand of London cool, but with this new drop it has kind of given up.
And that's not to say this is a bad thing: the customer is, after all, always right, and if Irish customers want occasionwear in the form of Beulah London (above, with an Edel Ramberg hat), beloved of one K Middy, well, Harvey Nichols is going to give it to them. I had a wee bit of a chat with Charlotte Southern, womenswear buyer at Harvey Nichols, about what's going on for A/W and what we should be looking out for.
What were the main influences Harvey Nix was looking at for the season ahead?
We were inspired by opulent colours, prints and brocade with a ladylike silhouette. A luxurious and rich look – a backlash against austerity.
With the strong focus on occasionwear, do you see people going for more high-end or statement pieces for special occasions?
Even though customers are being more careful with their spending, they are still spending on occasionwear – be it for a day event like a wedding or the races, or an evening function. Our customers are looking for investment pieces that will last, rather than one-off wears. The Duchess of Cambridge, after all, has taken the stigma out of wearing an outfit twice!
Tell me a bit about your pick of the new labels at Harvey Nix.
Fee G is an Irish brand, and it's great to be able to stock a homegrown brand that offers wearable pieces at a very accessible price point. Their speciality is day occasionwear that's perfect for a wedding or a day at the races.
Philip Armstrong is a brand from Liverpool design duo Philip and Tony and it has been a runaway success in our Manchester and Birmingham stores. Harvey Nichols is Ireland's only stockist. The brand is a favourite with celebrities from Colleen Rooney to Katy Perry.
We are really excited about hats from Jane Taylor Millinery. Jane has a devoted following of high-profile clients and members of the royal family. Having trained under the Queen's milliner, Marie O'Regan, and worked with Bruce Oldfield to create tailor-made pieces. The Duchess of Cambridge is a loyal supporter.
What should customers be looking out for at Harvey Nix for A/W?
An A-line, skater dress or skirt silhouette, printed or brocade trousers and peplums.
Who is Harvey Nix's customer?
We're buying for a broad base of customers in terms of age and lifestyle. But what they have in common is a desire to look stylish, either in the current season's trends or in classic, luxury pieces.
So there you have it! Right from the buyer's mouth. Is Harvey Nichols a store you're interested in? Do you regular check it out, or is it not on your radar? If you need convincing, check out more pics from the photocall after the jump.


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Procedures for HVAC System Design and Installation
The goal for a HVAC system is to provide proper air flow, heating, and cooling to each room.
This page sets out key criteria that describe a quality system, and key design and installation considerations that should be met to achieve this goal. The pages following contain more detailed information on design, fabrication, installation, and performance testing.
Criteria for a Quality HVAC System
An HVAC system should:
Be properly sized to provide correct air flow, and meet room-by-room calculated heating and cooling loads;
Be installed so that the static air pressure drop across the handler is within manufacturer and design specifications;
Have sealed supply ductwork that will provide proper air flow;
Be installed with a return system sized to provide correct return air flow;
Have sealed return ductwork that will provide proper air flow to the fan, and avoid air entering the HVAC system from polluted zones (e.g., fumes from autos and stored chemicals, and attic particulates);
Have balanced air flows between supply and return systems to maintain neutral pressure in the home;
Minimize duct air temperature gain or loss between the air handler and room registers, and between return registers and the air handler;
Be properly charged with refrigerant;
Have proper burner operation and proper draft.
Procedures to Design and Install an Air Distribution System
The following steps should be followed in the design and installation of the HVAC system to ensure efficiency and comfort (for details, see Appendix 1):
Determine room-by-room loads and air-flows using ACCA Manual J calculation procedures (or substantially equivalent);
Layout duct system on floor plan, accounting for the direction of joists, roof hips, fire-walls, and other potential obstructions. Determine register locations and types, duct lengths, and connections required to produce layout given construction constraints;
Size duct system according to ACCA Manual D calculation procedures (or substantially equivalent);
Size HVAC equipment to sensible load using ACCA Manual S procedures (or substantially equivalent);
Install equipment and ducts according to design specifications, using installation requirements and procedures from the Uniform Mechanical Code, the Air Diffusion Council, SMACNA, California Residential Energy Efficiency Standards, and manufacturers' specifications (Title 24); Using these procedures and those in Appendix A, the duct system should be substantially air tight;
Charge the system appropriately, and verify charge with the evaporator superheat method or subcooling method (or substantially equivalent);
Check for proper furnace burner operation and fire-box drafting;
Test the system to ensure that it performs properly by determining (1) that the system is properly sized, (2) it does not leak substantially, and has either (3a) proper air handler fan flow, and proper plenum static pressures, or (3b) proper room and return air flows, and proper plenum static pressures. (Procedures are detailed in accompanying Scope of Work.)
Scope of Work
Details for an HVAC System: Materials, Fabrication, Design, Installation, and Performance Testing
The following are minimum materials specifications recommended to achieve a substantially tight installation that will last:
All Materials
Shall have a minimum performance temperature ratings per UL181 (ducts), UL181A (closure systems for rigid fiberglass ducts), UL181B (closure systems for flexible ducts) and/or UL 181BM (mastic); Butyl-back tape may also be used to seal ducts, ductboard and metal;
Shall have a flame spread rating of no more than 25 and a maximum smoke developed rating of 50 (ASTM E 84);
Factory-Fabricated Duct Systems
All factory-fabricated duct systems shall include UL 181 listed ducts with approved closure systems including collars, connections and splices;
All pressure-sensitive and heat-activated tapes used in the manufacture of rigid fiberglass ducts shall be UL 181A listed;
All pressure-sensitive tapes and mastics used in the manufacture of flexible ducts shall be UL 181B (tape) or UL 181BM (mastic) listed.
Field-Fabricated Duct Systems
Factory-made ducts for field-fabricated duct systems shall be UL 181 listed.
Mastic sealants and mesh:
Sealants shall be UL 181BM listed, non-toxic, and water resistant;
Sealants for interior applications shall pass ASTM tests C 731 (extrudability after aging) and D 2202 (slump test on vertical surfaces);
Sealants and meshes shall be rated for exterior use;
Sealants for exterior applications shall pass ASTM tests C 731, C 732 (artificial weathering test), and D 2202.
Pressure-sensitive tapes:
cloth-backed, rubber-adhesive tapes (typical duct tape) shall not be used even if UL 181B rated;
Tape used for flexduct shall be UL 181B listed or be aluminum-backed butyl adhesive tape (15 mil. minimum);
Tape used for duct board shall be UL 181A listed and so indicated with a UL 181A mark or aluminum-backed butyl adhesive tape (15 mil. minimum).
shall be either stainless-steel worm-drive hose clamps or uv-resistant nylon duct ties;
shall have a minimum performance temperature rating of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (continuous, per UL 181Atype test) and a minimum tensile strength rating of 50 pounds;
shall be tightened as recommended by the manufacturer with an adjustable tensioning tool.
The following are design, fabrication, and installation guidelines that, if carefully followed, will provide a duct installation that is substantially airtight and that will provide proper airflow to each room of the house:
General Issues
Ducts, plenums, and fittings should be constructed of galvanized metal, duct board, or flexible duct. Building cavities may not be used as a duct or plenum without a sealed duct board or metal liner.
The air handler box should be air-tight;
Air filters should be easily accessible for replacement, and evaporator coils should be easily accessible for cleaning;
Ducts should be configured and supported so as to prevent use of excess material, prevent dislocation or damage, and prevent constriction of ducts below their rated diameter;
Flexible duct bends should not be made across sharp corners or have incidental contact with metal fixtures, pipes, or conduits that can compress or damage the ductwork;
Flexible ducts should not have bends that exceed 90º unless specified in the design;
Sheet metal collars and sleeves should be beaded to hold drawbands.
Loads and CFM Calculation
ACCA Manual J Load Calculation or equivalent required;
Calculate heat loss and heat gain for each room;
Total room loads to determine system requirements.
Lay Out Air Distribution System
Lay out duct system on floor plan and determine register positions and duct paths to optimize room air circulation and minimize acutal duct length as well as equivalent lengths of fittings, bends, etc.;
Duct paths must account for locations and directions of joists, roof hips, fire walls, and other potential obstructions;
Duct paths must be planned to avoid sharp turns of flexduct that will kink the duct. Size Air Distribution System
ACCA Manual D Duct Design or equivalent required;
Calculate correct cfm for each room and total for building for both supply and return;
Size ducts according to Manual J loads, Manual D air flows, and final layout on plans;
Choose registers to optimize air distribution and duct static pressure;
Size and locate returns to optimize air flow per ACCA methods;
For return-filter grills, calculate minimum return filter area per ACCA methods.
Select System
ACCA Manual S Residential Equipment Selection or equivalent required. ACCA, 1515 16th St., NW, Washington, DC 20036, (202)483-9370;
From Manual J loads and Manual D cfm, determine appropriate equipment
Equipment should be sized to sensible loads;
Equipment sensible capacity should not be more than 15% larger than the total sensible design load (as specified in Manual S).
All Duct Types
All joints and seams of duct systems and their components should be sealed with mastic, mastic and embedded mesh, aluminum-backed butyl adhesive tape (15 mil. minimum), or pressure-sensitive tape approved for use by the duct manufacturer and meeting UL181 specifications, excluding cloth-backed rubber-adhesive tapes ("approve tape"); cloth-backed ruber-adheasive tapes shall not be used to attach or seal ducts.
junctions of collars to distribution boxes and plenums should be sealed with mastic;
All sealants should be used in strict accordance with manufacturer's installation instructions and within sealants moisture and temperature limitations;
All tapes used as part of duct system installation should be applied to clean, dry surfaces and sealed with manufacturer's recommended amount of pressure or heat. If oil is present, taped surfaces should be prepared with a cleaner / degreaser prior to application;
It is recommended that all register boxes should be sealed to the drywall or floor with caulking or mastic.
Flexible Ducts
Flexible ducts should be joined by a metal sleeve, collar, coupling, or coupling system. At least 2 inches of the beaded sleeve, collar, or coupling must extend into the inner core while allowing a 1 inch attachment area on the sleeve, collar, or coupling for the application of tape;
The inner core should be mechanically fastened to all fittings, preferably using drawbands installed directly over the inner core and beaded fitting. If beaded sleeves and collars are not used, then the inner core should be fastened to the fitting using #8 screws equally spaced around the diameter of the duct, and installed to capture the wire coil of the inner liner (3 screws for ducts up to 12" diameter, and 5 screws for ducts over 12" diameter);
The inner core should be sealed to the fitting with mastic or approved tape;
Tape used for sealing the inner core should be applied with at least 1 inch of tape on the duct lining, 1 inch of tape on the fitting of flange, and wrapped at least three times;
The outer sleeve (vapor barrier) should be sealed at connections with a drawband and/or three wraps of approved tape;
The vapor barrier should be complete. All holes, rips, and seams must be sealed with mastic or approved tape.
Metal Ducts and Plenums
Metal-to-metal connections should be cleaned and sealed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications;
Openings greater than 1/16 inch should be sealed with mastic and mesh, or butyl adhesive tape;
Openings less than 1/16 inch should be sealed with mastic or UL-181A listed tape;
Special attention should be paid to collar connections to duct-board and/or sheet metal; seal around the connection with mastic;
Connections between collars and distribution boxes should be sealed with mastic;
At least three equally-spaced #8 screws should be used to mechanically fasten round ducts (3 screws for ducts up to 12" diameter, and 5 screws for ducts over 12" diameter);
Crimp joints should have a contact lap of at least 1½ inches;
Square or rectangular ducts should be mechanically fastened with at least one screw per side.
Duct Board
Duct board connections should be sealed with adhesive, mastic, or UL 181A listed pressure-sensitive or heatactivated tape in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
Duct Support
Supports should be installed per manufacturer's specifications or per UMC requirements;
Supports for flexible ducts should be spaced at no more than 4 foot intervals;
Flexible ducts should be supported by strapping having a minimum width of 1½ inches at all contact points with the duct;
Supports should not constrict the inner liner of the duct;
Flexible ducts should have maximum of ½ inch sag per foot between supports;
Flexible ducts may rest on ceiling joists or truss supports as long as they lie flat and are supported at no more than 4 foot intervals.
After mechanically attaching the register boot to floor, wall, or ceiling, all openings between the boot and floor, wall, or ceiling should be sealed with caulk, mastic, or butyl-adhesive tape.
Seal Air Handler
Openings greater than 1/16 inch should be sealed with mastic and mesh, or butyl adhesive tape;
Openings less than 1/16 inch should be sealed with mastic or UL 181A listed tape;
Unsealed access doors should be sealed with UL 181A listed tape.
For systems with fixed metering devices use evaporator superheat method:
indoor coil airflow must be greater than 350 cfm/ton;
refrigerant system evacuation must be complete (all non-condensables must be removed from the system;
in hot, dry climates be cautious to be within range of superheat charging chart or use a different method.
For systems with thermostatic expansion valves use the subcooling method.
Check each chamber for correct flame;
Check for proper drafting.
The following are testing requirements and procedures that must be followed to ensure that the HVAC system has been properly installed. The tests are designed to determine whether:
Room-by-room air flows are correct;
Total supply is as designed;
Total return = total supply;
Ducts, plenum, and air handler are tight;
Static pressure is correct.
Test the system to ensure that it performs properly, by (1) verifying HVAC equipment sizes installed are those specified, (2) measuring duct leakage, and measuring either (3a) fan flow or (3b) supply and return flows and plenum static pressures:
Air conditioner sensible capacity must be no more than 15% greater than the calculated sensible load; fan flow must be greater than 350 cfm/ton; check that the correct size air handler is installed.
Ensure that the duct system does not leak substantially:
A rough system, including both supply and return but without the air handler, should not leak more than 3% of specified fan flow (cfm leakage measured with HVAC system pressurized to 25 Pa);
The finished installation, including supply, return, the air handler and finished registers, must not leak more than 5% of measured fan flow or of measured return flow (cfm leakage measured with HVAC system pressurized to 25 Pa);
Measure air handler air flow and static pressure across fan; ensure that total air handler output is within 5% of design and manufacturer specifications at a static pressure within 0.1 in wg of design.
Supply and return air flow, and static pressure requirements: Ensure that supply and return flows are correct, and that the static pressure across the fan is correct:
Measure room-by-room air flows to ensure that each register is within 15% of Manual D design air flow, and that the entire supply is within 5% of design;
Measure return air flow to ensure that it is within 5% of the total supply air flow;
Test static pressure drop across the blower to ensure that it is within 0.1 in wg of design and manufacturer specifications.
Duct leakage can be determined using a pressurization or depressurization technique; for details, see ASHRAE Standard 152P, California Energy Commission ACM Manual Appendix F, Minneapolis Duct Blaster™ manual, or other commercially available duct pressurization or depressurization devices;
Duct leakage to unconditioned space can be determined with the house pressurization or LBL simplified technique; for details see CEC report P400-91-031CN, Section Six;
Fan flow, supply flow and return flow measurements, see Minneapolis Duct Blaster™ manual (or equivalent); alternatively for supply and return flows, use a calibrated flow hood. Do not use a pitot tube, or any type of anemometer to determine these air flows;
Static pressure drop across the fan is measured using static pressure probes in the return plenum and in the supply plenum.
1991 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) Sections 1002 - 1005 and Appendix A, Standard No. 10-5.
Air Diffusion Council, Flexible Duct Performance & Installation Standards.
ACCA Manual J, Seventh Edition, 1986
ACCA Manual D, New Edition, 1995
ACCA 1515 16th St., NW, Washington, DC 20036, (202)483-9370
ASHRAE 1791 Tullie Circle, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30329, (404)636-8400
ASTM E 84 Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
ASTM C 731 Extrudability After Aging
ASTM C 732 Artificial Weathering Test
ASTM D 2202 Slump Test on Vertical Surfaces
California Energy Commission 1516 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814-5512, (800) 772-3300
SMACNA Manual Installation Standards for Residential Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
UL Standard 181 Standard for Factory-Made Air Ducts and Air Connectors
UL Standard 181A Standard for Closure Systems for Use with Rigid Air Ducts and Air Connectors
UL Standard 181B Standard for Closure Systems for Use with Flexible Air Ducts
UL Standard 181BM Standard for Mastic Materials
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TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 03/31/14 -- Calloway Real Estate Investment Trust ("Calloway") (TSX: CWT.UN) announced that it will issue its financial results for the three months ending March 31, 2014 on Wednesday May 7, 2014.
Calloway will hold a conference call on Thursday May 8, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. (ET). Participating on the call will be members of Calloway's senior management.
Investors are invited to access the call by dialing 1-800-814-4860. You will be required to identify yourself and the organization on whose behalf you are participating. A recording of this call will be made available Thursday May 8, 2014 beginning at 9:00 a.m. (ET) through to 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday May 15, 2014. To access the recording, please call 1-877-289-8525 and use the reservation number 4677804#.
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Calloway is one of Canada's largest real estate investment trusts with total assets of approximately $7 billion. It owns and manages approximately 27 million square feet in 123 value-oriented retail centres having the strongest national and regional retailers, as well as strong neighbourhood merchants. Calloway's vision is to provide a value-oriented shopping experience to Canadian consumers. For more information on Calloway, visit www.callowayreit.com.
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The loan application is subject to City Council approval.
The North Hudson Sewerage Authority would install and operate the new pump, which officials said is "shovel ready" and would be situated at 11th Street near the Hudson River.
"With climate change and the high level of development that we have had over the last 20 years the flooding seems to be getting more and more frequent and more and more severe," Zimmer said.
"This pump will be part of a comprehensive solution. The reality is that the more we do to prevent the rainwater from going into the sewer system the more it will help."
While the city will repay the 20-year-loan from the Environ""mental Infrastructure Trust, the North Hudson Sewerage Authority will cover the annual cost of around $225,000 a year to maintain and operate the proposed new pump, officials said.
One storm water pump has already been installed at Observer Highway, and Zimmer said that the additional pump in the northern end of town will further help prevent flooding in the western part of the city. She will be looking for additional funding to pay for two more pumps, she said.
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