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Whisper-weight, silky georgette blouse in our hand-designed floral print. Softspoken sophistication in a palette of watercolor blues, inky darks, crisp white and neutrals. 100% Polyester. Machine wash, cold; tumble dry low. Or dry clean. Imported.
- Soft draping bloused fit.
- Lightly shirred along the front neckline and pleated in the back. Looped silvertone buttons on a front placket. 3/4 elasticized sleeve. Double-layered wide banded bottom in front; shirred elastic in back.
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This was the largest set of cards ever issued (at the time) with 598 different issues plus multitudinous varieties. The cards are 2½" by 3½" and feature a photo of the player on the front and a biography, cartoon and statistics on the reverse. Popular subsets in this series include the nine "In-Action" cards and the ten Babe Ruth cards. There are also multi-player rookie cards (a first), team cards, World Series cards, All-Star cards and other special items. The high numbers include some rare "short-prints." To read in-depth articles, click here and here.
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LA Crosse, Wis. -- Tobacco and obesity continue to be the top two leading causes of death nationwide and that's no different in La Crosse County.
Tuesday, the county received some much needed help in combating these two problems.
Currently, about one-third of adults are obese, and for the first time ever, children are expected to live shorter life-spans than their parents. Officials, however, hope this grant will help our community continue on a different and healthier path.
"People want to live to a healthy community," said Linda Lee of the La Crosse County Health Department. "So we want to create that environment."
La Crosse County is on a mission, and it's a mission Lee says changes the way people live for the better.
"We want to make healthy eating, an active lifestyles and tobacco free lifestyles the norm in our community, and while we are moving in that direction, I think we still have a ways to go," said Lee. "There are things we could do to make it easier for people to eat healthy, be active and be smoke free."
Allison Miller of the American Cancer society said La Crosse County is fighting a battle seen statewide. "Wisconsin certainly has an above average problem when it comes to obesity rates," said Miller. "We're doing a little bit better on fewer people smoking than the national average. So if we can remove some of the barriers as to why people don't eat right -- if they can't afford the food, if the food is not available, they don't have a place to work out -- they can make the healthy choice the easy choice. That's a step in the right direction."
Thanks to a new grant, La Crosse County can now take one more step in that right direction.
The county and the Healthy Living Collaboration are the recipients of a Transform Wisconsin Grant.
It's a grant worth $450,000 that will work to give all children in the district access to fresh fruits and vegetables through the farm to school program. It will also help families afford healthy food with the use of debit cards or food stamps at local farmers markets, and help expand smoke free housing options in the community.
"These sorts of grants that really get at those issues right on the local level and can make a direct impact, are very important in getting that process going, and to making Wisconsin healthier so we're all living longer, better lives," said Miller.
But both Lee and Miller said the fight against tobacco and obesity needs to include everyone.
"It can't just be the policy makers, the county board members, the business owners, it really has to be everybody," said Lee. "No one person can do this by themselves. It has to be a community," said Lee.
Lee also said if people work on changing to a healthier lifestyle now, it will also pay off in the long run. She said investing in $1 in prevention can save $4 on health care costs.
"We're always concerned, as a society about the health of our society, but also the health care costs associated with these things," said Lee. "Well if we can prevent this on this end, then we we're not going to have the healthcare costs down the road, so an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
Monroe and Vernon County also received smaller grants through the Transform Wisconsin fund. Recipients of the grants will receive the money in August. The funds will last about two years.


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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Makita Chain Saws
Units: About 3,400 units
Distributor: Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.
Hazard: The flywheels on some of the chain saws can come apart during use, which could cause serious personal injury.
Incidents/Injuries: Makita has received three reports of the flywheel coming apart. There have been no reports of injury.
Description: The recall involves Makita DCS6401 and DCS7901-model chain saws in which the last five digits of the serial numbers are within the following ranges:
The chain saw's housing is teal with the name "Makita" written on it. The chain saw's serial number can be found on the right hand side of the silver nameplate which is located on the back of the fuel tank. No other Makita chain saws are involved in the recall. Any DCS6401 or DCS7901 chain saws with the letter "N" preceding the serial number on the nameplate and a blue dot on the shipping carton have been repaired and are not involved in the recall.
Sold at: Outdoor power equipment distributors and industrial contractor supply houses nationwide sold these chain saws from October 2004 through August 2005 for between $520 and $730.
Manufactured in: Germany
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these recalled chain saws immediately and contact Makita to arrange for a free repair. Known purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Consumer Contact: For more information, call Makita toll-free at (866) 714-3860, Ext.232 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.makitatools.com
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of
thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the
nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or
mechanical hazard. CPSC's work to help ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household
chemicals -– contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.
Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly-announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the
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My baby is one week and one day old, was born at 37 weeks 5 days. He had trouble in the hospital and was a hungry/fussy little man and we supplemented with formula. He was still latching on at that point really well though.
Came home, when the milk came in a few days later he flipped out. He would cry and take forever to latch and it wasn't a pleasurable experience. Then 2 days ago he was nursing much better... although only on one side.
Now he is again back to his fussy ways and having huge temper tantrums every time we are going to nurse. Sometimes he latches on and sometimes he doesn't. When it goes past three hours or so I supplement with pumped milk.
Last night I discovered if I let him have a small sip of the pumped bottle first he will relax and latch on. Is that a good practice to use for the time being? Also, how concerned should I be that he is only nursing out of one side?
I'm not ready to give up but some hours I want to cry because we're so far away from that point of happy nursing. Any input is appreciated.


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~ Marie-Anne Piedcourt (Sister of Jesus Crucified), choir-nun; to her executioner, on mounting the scaffold; one of the 16 Teresian Martyrs of Compiegne guillotined on July 17, 1794 in Paris during the murderous Reign of Terror.


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Ex-plus model Crystal Renn, in an exclusive video interview via the Ford Models Blog, speaks up again about the issue of her recent weight loss.
"For some a thinner Crystal Renn has meant betrayal of the very foundations upon which she built her career as the most famous plus model in the world. On the face of it, these accusations appear founded, but do not hold up when subjected to further scrutiny. Lost in the discussion has been Crystal's steady call for greater diversity in fashion and especially as it concerns size." -Ford Models Blog
In the interview, Crystal states that if she were to go back up to her plus-size model weight she would have to develop a binge eating disorder.
"Crystal is an incredible model no matter her size and should be celebrated as such. I am not sure this will be the final word on the issue, but so far as this page is concerned this Crystal Renn interview draws a line under it." -Ford Models Blog
I think she's a beautiful woman and an amazing model. Can you leave it at just that? Do you not care anymore? Or do you feel "betrayed?"


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This WIN-WIN event allows families to donate kids' clothing, toys and equipment that their children have outgrown and take home what they can use for the next phase of family life. With a suggested $20 donation, families take home up to 3 bags of "new-to-you" kids' stuff and one larger item. Quantity shopping is allowed after 1 pm only. Donations will benefit the Interfaith Hospitality Network of Northwest Philadelphia and GJC's Playground Fund.
The Kids' Stuff Exchange accepts clothing (infant to teenage sizes), shoes, books, maternity clothes, toys, games, high chairs, strollers and other equipment. Donated items can be dropped off at GJC, 400 W Ellet Street - Philly 19119, from Sunday, March 3rd through Friday, March 8th. Please bring items in bags or boxes. Items should not be broken, stained or torn. Thanks!
The Kids' Stuff Exchange is a great opportunity to keep kids' stuff circulating and out of the landfills, all while supporting local families! Be sure to join us for this fun and worthwhile event.
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Double-strand necklace has a ringside setting to our spring prints, with black, white and sapphire beads. Make it a set, add the Chevron/Glass Pearl Linear Earring.
- Adjustable length 18"-20".
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A 2-year-old girl is recovering after falling through a damaged septic tank lid and nearly drowning in Pinal County, Ariz.
One man dove in after her while another got her breathing again.
The girl was walking with her mother Saturday morning on near the city of Maricopa when she stepped on the lid, said Pinal County Sheriff's spokesman Tim Gaffney.
Gaffney said the tank's plastic cover had apparently collapsed under the girl's footing.
Some good Samaritans attending a swap meet nearby heard the mom's screams.
Henry Ricketts was one of them. Ricketts, who was released from prison, went in head first to try to save the child.
"I inhaled some of the nasty water, so I had to come back up," Ricketts told CBS 5 News.
Eyes closed, Ricketts couldn't find the baby on the first try. Plenty of time had passed with no sign of the child.
"They pulled him back up, but they couldn't find her," eyewitness Barbara Fowler said. "Immediately after that, another gentleman went in head first, and they had a guy on either side holding each of his feet and dropped him down in there and he dug around and came up with that baby, by its arm."
Fowler said the child was lifeless when they brought her up. Immediately, a young woman, later identified as a nurse, stepped in and started CPR and mouth-to-mouth and revived the girl.
"We saw that baby breathe again," Fowler said.
Gaffney said the child was taken to Cardon Children's Hospital where she is recovering.
Three firefighters continued to administer first aid on the ride to the hospital. Two relatives, one identifying himself as the girl's grandfather, remained at the scene and held each other as they spoke to police and fire officials before making the trek to the hospital themselves.
Rescuers were not treated for any injuries, although Ricketts had some large, superficial scratches on his back that were probably the result of his contact with a pipe in the tank, first responders said.
Fowler says what she witnessed showed her the true human spirit.
"I'm proud to be in their presence, to know people come together like that," she said. "They were astounding."


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With the wrong side of each knitted piece facing out, and the needles parallel, slip a third (working) needle into the first stitch on each of the two needles.
Wrap yarn around working needle as if to knit, and pull a loop through. Allow the first stitch from each of the parallel needles to fall from the needles.
*Knit together the new first stitch on both parallel needles in the same way as above.
There will be two stitches on the working needle.
Using one of the two parallel needles, pass the first stitch on the working needle over the second stitch and off the needle as you normally would when binding off.
Repeat from * until only one stitch remains on the working needle.
Break yarn and pull the tail through the last stitch to fasten off.
PS: Whenever given the option between a 3-Needle Bind Off or Kitchener Stitch, I usually choose Kitchener. It's a slightly more elegant method of grafting live stitches. For a tutorial, click HERE.


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The Usual Suspects
What do you get when you cross an evil, faceless corporation with the soulless smile of a clown?
Ok, yes, that is a valid answer. But what I was really looking for is this:
It may be cute. It may be funny. But to paraphrase close personal friend of RSBS, Keyser Söze, "The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he was a funny clown commercial."
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But what if I already view "The Rocket" as a carny clown who is trying to guess the weight of every woman who looks like Mindy McCready?
Clemens might be better served being the unknown third memebr of the Insane Clown Posse and shake a tambourine or bang a cowbell…..Worst thing have happened…
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We've already found out that Clemes was a clown, so now he is so poor he has to star in Wal-Mart ads? McNamee must really have cleaned his clock! Hmmm?!…
Try "Clemens"… nice spelling…
I've never found clowns (or WalMart) particularly amusing. They must both be getting really desperate.
it's just a matter of time before an expansion team calls themselves….the New World Order. Got peanuts?
Gee I hope the Mayans are right!
Saw that on TV the other day; clowns are now officially creepier than ever!
That shower curtain behind Clemens belongs in a wh*rehouse.
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By Dave Wagner: Freedom Newspapers
Suffice it to say, the Eastern New Mexico University men's basketball team picked the right time to play arguably its best road game of the season.
In a winner-take-all situation, the Greyhounds edged Midwestern State 84-82 in overtime on Saturday at Wichita Falls, Texas, claiming the Lone Star Conference South Division's final spot in the LSC tournament. ENMU (12-15, 6-6 South) plays a quarterfinal game against the North's co-champion and top-seed, Southeastern Oklahoma (17-9, 9-3), at 6 p.m. (MST) today in Durant, Okla.
If that seems like a mismatch, note that the Hounds thumped the Savage Storm 83-65 in a January crossover game at Greyhound Arena.
"Obviously, you can't put much stock into that game, because both teams have changed," ENMU men's coach Shawn Scanlan said. "Tuesday will be a different day. It'll be a tough atmosphere for us."
Meantime, Eastern's women finished an injury-plagued season in style on Saturday, beating Midwestern State 73-63.
ENMU's men shot 57 percent from the field against Midwestern, including 11-of-19 from 3-point range, and overcame a 33-13 deficit in free throw attempts.
Playing without injured junior post Mikal Monette (knee), guards Tristan Largent (22 points), Joshua Jackson (17) and Jolen Montoya (14) supplied the main scoring punch against the Mustangs. Jackson, a freshman from Madison, Wis., hit a long jumper to tie the game at the end of regulation and knocked down a baseline shot with 1.4 seconds to go in OT to win it.
Scanlan said Sunday that Monette expects to have exploratory surgery on Wednesday and is likely done for the season.
"With all that was riding on the game, I was really pleased with the way our guys played," Scanlan said. "Tristan hit some big shots; both Josh and Tristan struggled early, but when the game was in the balance both of them stepped up."
Shorthanded inside, Scanlan said the Hounds defended well against 6-foot-9 post Eric Dawson and 6-7 forward LaKeith Grant. Dawson scored 21 points and grabbed 14 rebounds but had to work hard for what he got, Scanlan said, while Grant managed only six points after scoring 24 in the teams' earlier meeting at Greyhound Arena.
"They had a good, vocal crowd," Scanlan said. "It was just one of those hard-fought games, and we made some awfully big plays."
If they win tonight, the Hounds advance to a semifinal game against either West Texas A&M or Southwestern Oklahoma on Friday. The site of the semifinals and finals will be determined by the outcome of tonight's games.
For the Zias, who had lost five players — including three in a short period in late November and early December — to season-ending injuries, Saturday's win was satisfying after coming up just short in a number of games.
The team's top players, senior post Tiana Bryant and junior guard Heather Brown, both came up big with 27-point outings — a career high for Brown, who went 10-of-13 from the field.
Brown moved into 11th place on ENMU's all-time scoring list with 932 career points, while Bryant completed her 2 1/2 years at the school in 13th place with 913 points. Bryant scored in double figures in all but one game this year.
"Heather played really well," Zias coach Dan Buzard said. "She just came out with confidence and played the way we needed her to play.
"Tiana kept us going this year at times when we were struggling. It was a good way to send her out."
Despite the injury problems, Buzard said the Zias never lacked for effort.
"We just went out and played basketball Saturday night," he said. "I'm pleased we finished with a win. I think we competed pretty well over the second half of our (South) schedule."


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Hi guys,
I'm a bit concerned! When i pump, i get about 4 oz from my left breast, and only about 1-2 oz from my right breast! is that normal, is there anything i can do to increase the supply in the other breast??? Also, when my daughter latches on the right, i feel like there's more than just an ounce, because i hear her swallowing and gulping, and the doctor said the baby's a better pump than the pump itself. I'm just worried, is she getting enough milk, because like i said in my previous post "2 month old never satisfied", i feel like she's never full!


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The National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors has honored Peter Whiticar, chief of the Hawaii State Department of Health STD/AIDS Prevention Branch, with The Nicholas A. Rango MD Leadership Award for exemplifying superior leadership in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
"This leadership award recognizing Peter's work against HIV and AIDS is a testament to his years in this fight," stated Gov. Neil Abercrombie. "It is also a reminder that issues like HIV and AIDS are not abstractions, but real challenges to real people. Leadership is when talent and commitment such as that embodied in Peter Whiticar is flourishing. Hawaii is fortunate to have a public servant of his caliber."
Whiticar is a resident of Honolulu and has 18 years of public service with the state.
"I was deeply honored to receive this award while remembering that we have so much work still to do in prevention and care of HIV, STD, and viral hepatitis in Hawaii, nationally and around the world," Whiticar said. "I accepted the award in recognition of all the work done by so many colleagues in the Hawaii Department of Health and partners in the community."
The award was presented at the NASTAD annual meeting on May 22 in Washington D.C. The award is named for one of NASTAD's founding members, Dr. Nicholas A. Rango, who was director of the New York State AIDS Institute before his death of AIDS in 1993.
During the award ceremony, Whiticar's advocating for the interests of Hawaii and other smaller states was highlighted. He is also known for his efforts to promote greater integration of HIV, STD and viral hepatitis services as they can impact the same individuals at risk.
Health Director Loretta Fuddy remarked, "Peter is absolutely deserving of this award. He is highly regarded for his tireless efforts in support of HIV prevention and care.
Whiticar has been chief of the STD/AIDS Prevention Branch of DOH since 1994. He serves on the NASTAD Executive Committee and served previously as the elected chairperson of the organization. NASTAD represents the nation's primary health agency with responsibility for administering HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis healthcare, prevention, education, and supportive service programs funded by state and federal governments.


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Generally the choice of a tyre by the client may take place at three different moments; they are analysed separately below.
When the client intends purchasing a new vehicle or a new trailer he has to select the product that best responds to his requirements. His choice will be made on the future use of the vehicle.
The type of journeys made and the type of load are the two variable that usually have most influence over the final purchase.
The O. E. (Original Equipment) is defined according to the technical specifications of the vehicle.
Our technical support is, however, important as the fleet manager must be actively involved in order to ensure the choice of the most appropriate tyre sizes and tread patterns from the possible range specified by the manufacturer.
Should the fleet manager wish to improve the performance of his vehicles he will make his choice of tyre on the basis of the experience gained with the O. E. tyres or those fitted by the previous owner.
When the time comes to replace the tyres (due to damage or variations in the type of use to which the vehicle is normally put) the fleet manager may feel a need to improve the performance of his vehicle in terms of mileage, manoeuvrability and general performance.
The fleet manager may also wish to up-date the performance of his vehicle (whilst respecting current legislation) by responding to the technical evolution of the products available on the market.
When the tyres fitted to a vehicle reach the end of their useful life the fleet manager turns to a tyre distributor to replace them: if his vehicle is to continue to perform the same tasks he will normally see no need to fit a different size or type of tyres.
However, it may be that the fleet manager has heard of new products capable of providing superior all-round performance and has decided to take them into consideration as an alternative to his old type of tyre.
A third opportunity to assist the fleet manager in his choice occurs when, with winter approaching, he needs to replace his standard tyres with winter tyres.
Externally tubeless tyres are similar to traditional tyres fitted with inner-tubes (Tube Type).
From a constructional point of view the tubeless tyres are distinguished by a special air-tight internal layer of rubber named liner, making the inner-tube superfluous, and by beads with inclined bases allowing easy fitting and a perfect airtight seal.
Tubeless tyres provide users with a number of advantages. These can be summed up as follows:
> In the case of punctures the tyre deflates very slowly and only through the hole in the tyre, allowing control over the vehicle to be maintained.
> They provide reliable braking thanks to improved cooling of the brake components.
> Tubeless are more durable and resistant to accidental failure because they are less prone to overheating, thanks to lower rolling resistance, improved heat dispersal due to the absence of the inner-tube and flap and the larger space between the brake drums and the bead area due to the different wheel design.
> The lower overall weight of the tyre/wheel assembly allows a greater payload to be carried.
> Ease of fitting and removal: the fitting/removal operations can be performed manually, very quickly and by a single operator.
> The elimination of the risk of damage to the inner-tube during removal of the tyre and of subsequent problems with the tube or flap.
> Lower costs of the Tubeless rim and tyre set in comparison to Tube Type.
Improved balance. The lack of an inner-tube, flap and movable wheel components reduces the likelihood of vibration due to out of round or unbalanced wheels.
The tubeless well-type wheel rims are constructed in one piece with bead seats inclined at 15° and lowered flanges, rather than complicated multipiece tube type rims.
Increasing numbers of high powered vehicles means a growing demand for high performance tyres which are designed to provide these vehicles with increased stability, excellent roadholding in corners and under braking and improved handling. All these advantages can be achieved by fitting low profile tyres.
These tyres also provide a lower loading platform facilitating easier loading and unloading operations and providing a greater useful loading volume whilst remaining within the dimensional restrictions and the loads specified by local legislation.
When fitted to buses these tyres lower the platform height of the vehicle facilitating passenger access to and from the vehicle. Appropriate further benefits can be obtained with the ultra low profile series (/60, /70).
Changing from one size of tyre to another is a relatively complex operation and is not always possible.
Itmust conformto the vehicles manufacturer's recommendations and the local regulations.
For this reason we have listed below a series of fleet managers considerations to help our technical and commercial personnel advise clients on the compatibility of tyre sizes.
Before changing the size of tyre fitted the following points regarding both the tyre and the vehicle should be checked:
The load capacity of the replacement tyre should not be inferior to that of the original tyre, or at least it should be compatible with the maximum loads homologated for the vehicle in question.
The speed code of the replacement tyre must correspond to the maximum speed of the vehicle.
In some countries it is sufficient to respect the maximum speed imposed by the governor.
Every vehicle is designed for a certain tyre size.
In order not to impare the performance of the vehicle the tyre sizes should only vary within certain limits.
The increase or decrease in the diameter of the tyre leads to a corresponding variation in the rolling circumference, which can affect both the vehicle height and vehicle speedometer and tachograph.
The permitted variation is of ± 5%.
Check that the new tyre can be fitted to the existing wheel rims (consult the "Technical Data" booklet). If not, replace the rims.
It is important to check that the tyre and the wheel do not foul any part of the bodywork or the mechanical components of the vehicle at full articulation of the wheel. Furthermore, the tyre must not protrude from the vehicle, or exceed local vehicle width regulations.
The minimum clearances that should in general be respected are as follows:
> vertical space, that is the distance between the top of the tyre and the wheelarch, this must be for a fully laden vehicle = 70/80 mm.
> lateral space, that is, the distance between the sidewalls of the tyre and the closest part of the vehicle:
fixed components (springs, spring hangers, brake arms), in this case the minimum distance should be 15 mm.
mobile components (coachwork, mudguards, steering arms), in this case the minimum distance should be 50 mm.
The steering wheels should be checked on full lock.
> wheel to brake drum space, that is the distance separating the wheel and the brake drum.
The wheel must revolve freely and allow the brake drum to be ventilated.
The minimum distance should be at least 15 mm.
> dual spacing for twinned tyres, that is the distance separating the mid-points of twin tyres.
The technical tables in the "Technical data" booklet should be checked for this information.
The distance between the twinned tyres should be such that:
> it allows heat to be dispersed
> it avoids the trapping of foreign bodies between the tyres which may cause damage.
This section contains tables showing compatible loads for different tyre sizes (at given axle loads).
It should be remembered that any change of tyre size must respect all current legislation and the homologation specifications of the vehicle in question.
It is important to choose tyres in relation to the use to which they will be put.
For long-distance transport low profile tyres (/80 series) are advised whilst ultra-low profile tyres (/70, /60 series) are suggested for volume transport.
This section contains tables showing compatible loads for different tyre sizes (at given axle loads).
It should be remembered that any change of tyre size must respect all current legislation and the homologation specifications of the vehicle in question. Compatibility is calculated on the basis of the loading capacity.
It is important to choose tyres in relation to the use to which they will be put.
For long-distance transport low profile tyres (/80 series) are advised whilst ultra-low profile tyres (/70, /60 series) are suggested for volume transport.
Various replacement alternatives are possible: the fundamental factor to consider is the original load capacity.
The following information will help in interpreting the diagram:
> the vehicle is fitted with 10.00 R 20 146/143 L Original Equipment tyres
> the external diameter is 1053 mm.
If a standard tubeless tyre is to be fitted the corresponding size will be 11 R 22.5 148/145 L, with the following advantages:
> virtually identical external diameter
> superior loading capacity (6300/11600 kg per axle as against 6000/10900 kg). Being a Tubeless tyre, it offers all the advantages explained before.
The same kind of study can be done starting from a different basic size.
The following table allows us to optimise our choice of tyre in relation to the percentage of off-road use and the type of terrain in question.
The regrooving operation consists of cutting into the tread of a tyre a tread pattern deeper than the original so as to prolong its useful life. Mileage is thus increased and costs per kilometre are reduced.
The regrooving operation must only be carried out by specifically trained personnel. • Tyres worn to the point where the original tread pattern is invisible (even in a restricted area) cannot be regrooved as it is impossible to evaluate the depth of the remaining rubber.
• As it is possible that the tyre may be worn unevenly it is important to check that the tread has a residual minimum depth of at least 2-3 mm.
• Before beginning the regrooving operation the tyre must be examined carefully to check that it is in good condition and that it has not already been regrooved. A previous regrooving is immediately recognisable to a specialist operator: the grooves lose their sharp corners, especially in areas with zig-zag grooves and there are characteristic signs (undulations) left by the blade within the grooves.
If the tyre has already been regrooved the tread wear indicators (TWI), that is rubber bridges at the base of the tread, will have been removed during the regrooving operation, and the groove bottoms will be smooth.
Regrooving is inappropriate whenever the tread is scraped, cut or torn. Any tyre damage or repairs that have not been well executed must be rectified prior to regrooving.
• Before starting the regrooving operation all foreign bodies (that could damage the cutting tool) must be removed from the tread and the condition of the groove bottoms must be checked.
• The depth of the grooves must be measured at a number of points around the circumference of the tyre. The blade cutting depth must be adjusted in accordance with the minimum measured depth.
• The regrooving must be executed with the specific cutting tool (gouge) equipped with an electrically heated blade, and preferably in a well ventilated place.
It is advisable to select a blade profile corresponding to the regrooving width and the profile prescribed for that particular tyre.
In order to adjust the regrooving blade correctly add the minimum remaining tread depth figure (A) to the regrooving thickness (P) specified by the manufacturer for that tyre size and tread pattern.
• Fit the tyre onto a proper support.
Exert constant pressure and, following the prescribed pattern, cut the rubber at the bottom of the grooves following firstly the circumferential grooves and then the transverse slots where present After few centimeters measure the reegroving width and depth in order to check the correct choice and size of the blade.
For tyres with "Zero Degree Belts" complete the regrooving in the direction of rotation indicated by the equilateral triangle placed on the tyre sidewall.
• By carefully following the procedure described a thickness of rubber is left at the bottom of the groove that is sufficient to protect the upper belts of the tyre.
Under no circumstances should the regrooving blade be allowed to shave or notch the metal belts as this would render the tyre unsafe and could compromise subsequent remoulding.
In bad weather conditions, unloading at the time of receipt must be carried out in a covered area; in any event, if water is found inside the tyres, this must be removed immediately.
Unloading must not be carried out by dropping the tyres or by any other method which could damage the quality or visual aspect of the tyres.
Tyres must not be moved by inserting the forks of a fork lift truck through the center of a tyre which could damage the bead area.
Tyres must be stored inside a clean, dry and ventilated area, protected from direct sunlight or other source of artificial light (illumination must be realized with lamps of low ultraviolet and infrared emission).
In the case of temporary external storage, the tyres must be covered (eg. with an impermeable opaque material) and protected from contact with water and humidity.
The storage temperature must be less than 35°C and preferably less than 25°C. A temperature greater than 50°C, especially if stock rotation is not sufficient, can result in accelerated forms of deterioration, such as to reduce the duration in use of the tyre.
Avoid contact with heaters and radiators.
Very low temperatures in the storage area are not in themselves damaging, but can provoke rigidity of the tyre. In this case, they must not be deformed during movement or fitting.
If they are destined to be used immediately they are released from storage, it is necessary to keep them for a few hours in an area with a temperature of approximately 20°C.
Appliances which generate ozone must not be introduced into the storage area, also gas and vapors from combustion which can generate ozone via photo-chemical processes must be excluded from the area. Neither the area or the equipment in the storage location must present traces of solvents, inflammable materials, lubricants, chemical products, acids, disinfectants, rubber solutions, etc. which could prejudice not only the visual aspect but also the characteristics of the product.
Tyres must not be submitted to any deformation due to tension or compression.
Storage for long periods
The best method for storage is vertically in rows of one tyre high, on racks, positioned at least 10 cm from ground level, with the sidewalls positioned vertically, so that the profile is not altered (fig.1).
The vicinity or stacking of other racking or pallets must not deform the profile of the tyres.
The number of tyres per row must be such as to not compromise the sidewalls.
Agricultural tyres with a width greater than 12.4" (315 mm), with the exception of those tubeless, must be stored in stacks.
The position of the tread lugs must be such that they correspond (one on top of the other, fig.2) in order to limit deformation to the sidewalls.
As a general indication a stack should not exceed 5 tyres.
Short term storage
Up to 4 weeks, tyres can be stored in stacks, one on top of the other, preferably on a fixed rack or on stackable pallets, reforming the stack inverting the order of the tyres on a weekly basis.
In all cases when tyres are stored in stacks, it is necessary to ensure that there is no partial misplacement from the vertical plane, in order to avoid any permanent deformation of the lower tyres in the stack.
The maximum height of the stack must not exceed 1.2m and the tyres in the stack must all be of the same dimension.
The following tyres cannot be stacked for storage:
• Motorbike and scooter
• Earthmoving
• Tubeless agricultural
• Tube type agricultural with width £ 12.4"
• Agricultural with x-ply nylon carcass
Whether inner tubes are supplied by the producer in single boxes, large boxes or wrapped in plastic film, it is always preferable to maintain the original packaging.
In alternative they can be stored also slightly inflated, inserted within the tyre, or piled deflated, up to a maximum height of 50 cm, on racking shelves with a closed base, accurately avoiding that the valve can damage the surface of the tube when squashed under the pressure of their own weight.
Ensure that the tubes do not overlap the edge of the plane on which they are stored to avoid accidental laceration.
It is not recommended to store on slatted pallets because the pressure applied to the tubes will not be uniform.
Do not hang inner tubes during storage. Valves should be stored in their packaging in a clean, well ventilated and dry location.
Flaps should preferably be placed within the tyre together with the inner tube. If they are stored separately, they should be placed horizontally, in a pile on a shelf, protected from dust, grease, humidity, ozone and direct sunlight. To avoid deformation and stretching they must not be hung up in any way.
The storage location must be organized in such a way as to guarantee constant stock rotation, limiting to the minimum the storage period of the tyres. Products which enter storage first must be the first to leave. First in, first out.
In the last few years products have been marketed with this characteristic.
These are specific tyres for drive axles and the arrow indicates the preferred direction of rotation. On mounting the tyre, therefore, make sure to check whether there is such a mark, and if so, take this into account and follow the manufacturer's instructions.
In this way, the designers have tried to optimize performance.
Setting a preferred direction of rotation makes it possible to improve the features of quietness, traction, resistance to slippage and regularity of wear.
In practice, if these instructions are not followed, the tyre "works" under non-optimal conditions and the characteristics mentioned above may be adversely affected.
It must first be said that there are many types of valve on the market and each has been designed for a specific use.
The first thing to do is to check the category mark normally found on the stem or at the base of the valve. If the code starts with V3 then the valve is specific for use on commercial vehicles.
V1 identifies valves for bicycles and motorcycles and V2 for cars.
There are, however, particular cases in which valves of different categories are used (normally if special inflation pressures are required).
For heavy commercial vehicles, there are valves with essentially 2 maximum pressure levels (1050 kPa and 1400 kPa) depending on the size of the tyre, rim and valve hole.
It is important to check regularly that the valves are working correctly. The easiest way to do this it to wet the tip and base of the valve with soap and water.
If bubbles are formed it may be necessary to tighten the valve mechanism (with a special instrument) or to check that the valve is tightened on the ring with the correct torque.
If the air leak persists, it is advisable to have the valve checked by a specialist.
To be able to check the pressure of tyres correctly we recommend the use of specific extensions (for the internal tyres of twin axles) and to protect the valve mechanism from dirt and dust we recommend fitting valve caps.
The letters FRT (Free Roling Tyre) are present on most products specifically for use on trailers/ semi-trailers.
Legally the FRT mark indicates products which must not be fitted on drive axles and front steering axles of vehicles, but can be mounted on all axles of trailers/ semi-trailers and on any additional axles of a vehicle.
These are very robust products (the load index is normally higher than normal products) specially designed to withstand strong stresses in the use of trailers such as: sliding, lateral pressure and high loads.
For this reason, driving performance features have been sacrificed and the speed code is also limited to use on trailers. Mounting FRT products on drive axles or front steering axles of vehicles is, therefore, technically inadvisable as well as being illegal.
There is a code that shows the product's "date of birth".
By law, situated on the lower part of the tyre sidewall, i.e. the part closest to the rim.
At the end of a series of codes, must display a four digit code (for tyres made after 2000); the first two digits indicate the week of manufacture, while the final two show the year.
Therefore for the number 2009, the tyre was made in the 20th week of the year 2009.
Tyres on trailers/semi-trailers require different levels of performance than products mounted on drive axles.
For this reason, tyres are often designed according to both size and application.
Tread design has specific characteristics and is designed to enhance performance in terms of mileage, wear uniformity, rolling resistance and braking.
The most frequent conditions affecting trailers/semi-trailers are largely influenced by lateral forces that cause high levels of contact friction with the ground.
Manufacturers have therefore deemed a tread design which runs around the circumference of a tyre the most suitable for achieving the required performance goals.
We must take into account that tractor+semi-trailer or tractor+trailer systems are designed to ensure distributed braking, whereby the towed unit brakes slightly in advance.
If transverse treads were used, when braking on a rough surface (e.g. due to a manhole in the road), the tyre would be tugged back with a risk of tearing the tread.
"REGROOVABLE" means that the tyre has been specifically designed to be regrooved.
Regrooving must always be performed by a specialist who restores a used tyre's tread by re-cutting the tread grooves using special equipment.
Tyre manufacturers provide instructions on recommended groove width and the maximum depth of rubber to be removed from the base of the tread.
All tyres that could possibly undergo this procedure must be inspected. Regrooving is not advisable if the tread shows signs of lacerations, cuts or cracking.
Tyre tread regrooving safely allows the user to optimise tyre mileage, and particularly in road application does not jeopardise the tyres remoulding potential.
The sipes cut into the tyre tread are very important to obtaining proper tyre performance.
For this reason, a large part of the time that Pirelli dedicates to tread patterns concerns the study of these sipes. Sipes have at least 3 functions in particular:
1) sipes to improve consistency in tyre wear are designed to optimize the tyre's contact patch and to better distribute the pressures applied to this area.
They are normally positioned where it is necessary to reduce the rigidity of the blocks or ribs.
In addition, by increasing the tread's local mobility, they help to better reduce the forces applied;
2) sipes to increase traction in wet conditions create additional "edges" in order to increase lateral grip and/or tyre traction/ braking.
Of course, it's necessary to find the proper balance in the number of sipes used, which depends on the use of the tyre and the physical and mechanical characteristics of the tread compound used.
For example, in "on/off" tread patterns, there should be no sipes, or as few as possible, in order to avoid worsening the cut resistance of the tyre.
Sipes also play an essential role in the rain in that they "break" the layer of water that forms on the asphalt.
In snowy conditions, the sipes capture the snow, through snow-on-snow contact, in order to reduce sliding;
3) sipes for acoustic/ style purposes are an element that distinguishes the tyre in the eyes of the future user by providing the performance and other particular features desired.
But their function is not purely one of style.
In recent times, they have taken on greater importance with the introduction of noise-reduction regulations.
Indeed, sipes are also used in order to alter the frequency of the sounds made by new tyres in order to reduce the noise that can be disturbing to the human ear.
Current legislation allows for "standard" tyres to be differentiated from "winter" tyres using the M+S label (or also MS, M&S, M/S or M-S), which stands for mud and snow.
In fact, European regulations have established that tyres with the M+S label are equivalent to chains.
The best tyre manufacturers for medium/ heavy-duty tyres do have specific products for those who often find themselves driving in temperatures below -5°C and in heavy snow.
In such cases, each manufacturer has different methods for labelling the specific features of their products, but it is common for there to be a snowflake on the side of the tyre.
The tread pattern of such a specific purpose tyre is easily recognizable because it features a dense system of sipes, whereas the width of the tyre will depend on the type of tyre design (e. g. for fresh snow, compact snow, mixed conditions, etc.).
It is very much not recommended to mount a Tube Type tyre without an inner tube.
This type of tyre does not have a suitable liner compound or liner thickness to ensure that it won't let air pass through it and, consequently, through the tyre's carcass, which could cause serious problems.
However, there are tyres with a 20" or 24" rim diameter that can be used tubeless.
Such products are intended for niche markets (e.g. military use) and have been designed specifically for use with run-flat/bead-lock systems that cannot be used with an inner tube.
Should you not need these accessories, it is normally possible to mount the tyre with a tube (following the manufacturer's instructions) using a specific fixed-valve modular rim with seal (either round or triangular).
Tyre pressure does not remain constant over time, but rather tends to diminish due to a number of factors.
Proper tyre pressure is key to tyre safety, performance and durability.
Tyre pressure that is too low leads to overheating and consequently to tyre damage.
reduced driving safety and irregular tyre wear. These shorten tyre life.
Excessive pressure, on the other hand, lowers performance by reducing the tyre's contact patch with the road, lowering driving comfort and shortening tyre life.
Pressure of the tyres, including the spare, should be checked at least once a month while the tyres are cold and corrected when necessary.
Driving safety, especially in unfavourable weather conditions, depends on a great many factors with the depth of the tyre tread playing an essential role.
Performance in the wet diminishes in proportion to tread depth.
Tread depth should never be less than the prevailing legal limit (e.g. 1.6mm in Europe), which is why tyres bear a tread wear indicator (or TWI) to warn when this limit has been reached. However, for safety reasons, we recommend replacing tyres when tread depth approaches 3mm..
Irregular tyre wear can be the result of one or more mechanical or geometric characteristics of the vehicle that are beyond tolerance levels (alignment, camber, worn shock absorbers, air leaks, etc.) and/or of incorrect tyre pressure.
Once it has started, it's diff cult to correct, but it is possible to reduce the rate at which the irregular wear progresses by restoring the vehicle to its optimal condition.
There is also a type of treadwear that is typical of the drive axis (high power/ torque or use of a retarder system) that is seen with high tread depths and which tends to regress proportionately with tread wear.
The basis of the compounds used is definitely natural rubber.
There are various kinds, and only certain types have the physical and mechanical characteristics for use in tyres.
The natural rubber is then "reinforced" mainly with carbon black.
Here, too, depending on the number and size of the particles (i.e. how fine the grain is), various types of performance can be achieved.
For example, some types of carbon blacks are used to increase tyre life in terms of distance travelled, while others significantly increase stress resistance.
For this reason, some 15 different compounds can be used in a tyre, depending on their function and where they are used within the tyre.
Nowadays, the structural part of a truck tyre is based on steel cord (of various diameters) that form the "frame" of the tyre to which the compounds are then applied, encompassing the frame. In a truck tyre, steel can account for more than 20% of its total weight.
This indicator is now obsolete in Europe and relates to the old standards for "conventional" tyre carcasses, which were based on multiple overlapping textile fabrics.
"PR" stands for ply rating (number of layers) and is an indicator of the tyre's load capacity or resistance, but is entirely unrelated to the current load index system.
In Latin America or in Africa, where these conventional tyres are still in use, this labelling is required even for steel radial tyres (and is usually located next to the load index), which is why tyre manufacturers still tend to include it in their lettering.
However, even when it's not indicated, it's possible to find it by checking the DOT code for the North American market (if found).
This lettering includes an indicator for load range (LR) on a scale from A to N, and a conversion table can then be used to convert load range to ply rating. For example, LR G corresponds to 14 PR.
The number following the "E" indicates the country in which the tyre was homologated. For example, E3 simply indicates the tyre was homologated in Italy, but a tyre can just as easily bear other country codes. For example, E4 indicates the Netherlands, and E1 is for Germany.
Normally, for the latest generation of tyre sizes, i .e . with a nominal tyre width expressed in millimetres, the aspect ratio appears after the "/" (e .g . 315/80 R 22 .5).
This number is a percentage and represents the ratio of the total width of the inflated tyre (or its "chord") and the sidewall height (the distance from the base of the bead to the highest point of the tread).
In certain standardised sizes, which tyre width is still expressed in inches, the aspect ratio is not always clearly indicated.
In the size 12 . 00 R 20, the number 12 is the nominal chord, while 00 indicates the aspect ratio, which is normally recognised as having an aspect ratio of 100 (more accurately, for radial tyres the ratio is closer to 98%).
Another example of a size in inches is 13 R 22.5, where the aspect ratio is not indicated at all.
In such cases, it is normally considered to be an aspect ratio of 90, although technically the ratio is more like 85%.
In 6x4, the first number indicates the total number of hubs on a motor vehicle (i .e . the ends of the axles on which the wheels are mounted), whereas the second number indicates how many of these hubs transmit power.
In this way, we can easily identify all-wheel drive vehicles as 4x4, 6x6, 8x8, 10x10, etc. , whereas in the case of 6x4, we have a vehicle with three axles (and 6 hubs), with only 2 drive axles (for 4 hubs).
With this type of classification, it is not possible to know if the configuration of the vehicle calls for the use of twin tyres or how many steering axles the vehicle has.
There are forces in nature that oppose the movement of a vehicle.
One of these is the tendency for a tyre to resist rolling by losing shape and absorbing energy, which is dissipated in the form of heat.
Tyre deformation is caused by a number of factors, including: pressure, load applied, type of structure, size (diameter and tread width), and the quantity and characteristics of the materials used (particularly the compounds).
All of these parameters are optimised when a given tyre is designed based on the performance required, but the end user is responsible for ensuring proper tyre pressure and load.
Rolling resistance is often mentioned when talking about fuel consumption.
Indeed, for an industrial vehicle moving in a straight line at the highest speed allowed by law, the tyres can account for up to one-third of the fuel consumed.
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CNJ staff photo: Tony Bullocks Airmen from the 27th Logistic Readiness Squadron provide help Thursday preparing a field for planting as part of the Gabriel's Garden project on U.S. 60/84 near the Cannon Air Force Base. Lori Yanez, of Clovis, said that the field was flooded by rain and the equipment she needed to work the field was stuck in mud, so she put out a call for help and Cannon personnel came to the rescue.
By Sharna Johnson: CNJ staff writer
When Wednesday's rains flooded Gabriel's Garden and swamped heavy equipment into two feet of mud, Lori Yanez thought the whole project was literally sunk.
Until a group of camoflauge-clad Samaritans showed up and rolled up their sleeves.
When she explained to a volunteer how the rains had wrecked the gardens and destroyed fledgeling plants waiting to be put in the ground, Yanez said she had no idea the military wife she talked to would mobilize troops from Cannon Air Force Base to help.
"I was just in tears because if we couldn't do it today, it would cost us all of our crop," she said.
"The seeds were ruined, plants were ruined and everything was ruined."
But around 10 a.m. Thursday, they started arriving and grabbing shovels, Yanez said. Through the course of the day, more than 40 airmen trickled in, pitching in wherever they were needed at the site on the south side of U.S. 60/84 near Cannon.
"It was actually a bit emotional to see our folks drop what they were doing at work to help a member of the community," said Maj. Todd Walker, 27th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Officer.
"We had close to 20 LRS personnel jump in their cars, grab their shovels and gloves and head off base to provide a helping hand for the wonderful mother and son that live at Gabriel's Garden."
Gabriel's Garden is a charitable endeavor Yanez launched this spring in honor of her deceased husband, Gabriel.
Intended as a co-op style, volunteer run source for fresh food to share with those in need in the community, work had just begun this week to prepare garden beds for planting next week.
But after the rain washed through Wednesday, the garden beds were not only unusable, but impassable for the equipment needed to finish preparing them
The airmen from Cannon Air Force Base's Logistical Readiness Squadron dug out the equipment, built up the beds and applied mulch so the gardens can now withstand expected rain over the weekend.
"By them coming out and putting in the beds, the rain now is perfect when it hits," she said.
"All of these guys, they're just angels, they saved it … I cannot begin to say how grateful I am to them."
On April 24, Yanez said school children will come to the garden to begin planting crops and Saturday, spring chickens will arrive for a program that enables school children to adopt a chicken.
Yanez said the Cannon group has asked if they can adopt her garden program as a special project for their organization and they intend to continue to support the effort.


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Sgt. Frog
I Won't Cry with a Little Help from My Friends!
Episode 64 | TV-PG
Rainy weather leads to super soggy laundry and an outbreak of very thirsty space creatures. Once the sun finally comes out, the platoon enters Dororo's head to try and cure his never-ending depression!
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A Purple Heart is awarded to U.S. service members who are wounded in battle, serving our country.
It's a lasting reminder of the nation's gratitude -- a reminder that one Vietnam veteran's daughter wanted to make sure her dad could see every day.
He was awarded the medal more than 40 years ago, but it was misplaced, sending his daughter on a mission.
After months of phone calls and emails by his daughter, Vietnam veteran William Herrewig was given a Purple Heart medal to replace the one he lost years ago.
Herrewig lives with pieces of shrapnel still in his body from the day he was hit by enemy fire in 1968 in Vietnam.
While a medal can never erase the terrible memories or heal the wounds, it serves as daily recognition of his sacrifice.
William Herrewig was only 19-years-old when he was wounded in battle in Vietnam.
"You can't see them when they're going to ambush you, and he went in. A rocket-powered grenade got him in the back and the buttock. Later in the day, he was hit by an AK-47 and that was in the arm. He still has shrapnel in his body," said Herrewig's daughter Holly Helms.
While not all wounds can be healed, they can be honored.
Herrewig lost his Purple Heart medal years ago, but after hours of legwork by helms, Congressman Ron Kind presented Herrewig with a replacement.
"Through the paperwork process and that we were finally able to get that caught up and today, officially present the Purple Heart to him many years after the fact," said Kind.
"It's a day I'll remember till I die. I'm glad my whole family could be here, just awe inspiring," said Herrewig.
Like many veterans, Herrewig will try to tell you he doesn't deserve the honor.
"I wasn't doing anything any different or better than anyone else over there," said Herrewig.
"Of course he's going to say that," said Helms.
But his family will tell you otherwise
"It's like finally, finally getting the recognition he deserves," said Helms.
It's recognition that will likely serve a greater purpose than just showing Herrewig thanks.
"He needed it to bring closure I think. I think it was to bring closure to the pain he went through," said Helms.
"It makes you feel like what you did over there mattered even though it was maybe for a loss cause, it matters to me," said Herrewig.
Herrewig spent two years in Vietnam.
He was honorably discharged from the Army with the rank of Sergeant.


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7 cool little open source projects that stood out in 2016
In the early days of the open source movement, a lot of the attention was on operating systems, and later on large content management systems. These days, containers are mentioned regularly even in mainstream news outlets. The big tech stories are great, but they miss the other great activity in the niches of the open source space. I've rounded up seven interesting lesser-known projects from the past year. You can see more articles about projects like this in my Nooks and Crannies column.
RaspArch, the Arch Linux Remix for Raspberry Pi 3 SBCs, Now Shipping with Yaourt
After announcing the release of a new version of his Ubuntu-based ExTiX Linux operating system for Intel Compute Stick devices, Arne Exton has announced today the availability of RaspArch Build 161205. RaspArch is a remix of Arch Linux ARM for Raspberry Pi 3 and Raspberry Pi 2 single-board computers, and the latest release is shipping with the long-term supported Linux 4.4.35 kernel and the latest package versions released upstream as of December 5, 2016. "When you have installed RaspArch to your Micro SD Card you can use the system like any other Arch Linux system, i.e. install new programs, etc," said Arne Exton in the release announcement. "Arch motto is KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid). RaspArch uses kernel 4.4.35-1-ARCH and the LXDE Desktop environment."
Gentoo-Based Porteus Kiosk 4.2 Released with Linux Kernel 4.4.36, Firefox 45.5.1
Porteus Solutions, through Tomasz Jokiel, announced today the release and immediate availability of Porteus Kiosk 4.2.0, the latest stable version of the free and open source Gentoo-based kiosk operating system for web terminals. Powered by the latest long-term supported Linux 4.4.36 kernel, Porteus Kiosk 4.2.0 ships with some of the latest and greatest GNU/Linux technologies and Open Source software projects, including the recently released X.Org Server 1.18.4 display server, as well as the Mozilla Firefox 45.5.1 ESR and Google Chrome 54.0.2840.100 web browsers.


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CONSOL Energy has established the endowed CONSOL Energy Scholarship in Engineering Technology at Bluefield State College. Pictured during the news conference announcing the CONSOL Energy Scholarship at BSC are (left to right) Gerald Kowzan (CONSOL Energy Human Resource Manager/Central Appalachia Operations), Karen Harvey (Director/Institutional Advancement and Planning, BSC), Buford Myers (CNX Gas Vice President/Virginia Operations), Dr. Albert Walker (BSC President), Jack Richardson (CONSOL Energy Vice President of Central Appalachia Operations), J. Michael Onifer (CNX Gas Senior Vice President of Established Business Units), and Roger Owensby (Assistant Professor/Department Head, Mining Engineering Technology program, BSC).
CONSOL Energy (NYSE:CNX) and CNX Gas, its wholly owned subsidiary, announced today the establishment of the endowed CONSOL Energy Scholarship in Engineering Technology at Bluefield State College.
"CONSOL Energy and CNX Gas have a long standing relationship with Bluefield State College," said Jack Richardson, CONSOL Energy vice president of Central Appalachia operations. "Our companies have provided internships, scholarship funds and have hired Bluefield State College graduates for many years. As a matter of fact, I am a Bluefield State alumnus and have spent my entire 26-year career with CONSOL Energy."
Buford Myers, vice president of CNX Gas Virginia operations, who is also a Bluefield State alumnus, noted that the CNX Gas relationship with Bluefield State has also been long-standing. "I also graduated from Bluefield State and have spent my entire 35-year career with CONSOL Energy and CNX Gas," Myers said. "At both CONSOL Energy and CNX Gas, we've collaborated with the College on various projects and educational programs, to include developing a class in petroleum well drilling systems with the School of Engineering Technology in which CNX Gas employees served as instructors."
Both agreed that establishing the endowed CONSOL Energy Scholarship in Engineering Technology was a natural progression in CONSOL Energy's relationship with Bluefield State.
"This represents the largest corporate gift in the 115-year history of the College, said Dr. Albert Walker, president of Bluefield State. "CONSOL Energy's endowment is particularly timely, because of the number of deserving students who aspire to careers in the energy field."
Frank Hart, Dean of the School of Engineering Technology, said prior to the conference, "CONSOL's support of Engineering Technology students spans almost 40 years. About 100 students have benefitted from their scholarships, and more than 60 have been employed by CONSOL Energy and CNX Gas."
CONSOL Energy will contribute $150,000 over three years to the Bluefield State College Foundation to establish the new scholarship. The first installment of $50,000 has now been delivered to the Foundation. BSC graduates employed by CONSOL Energy will also be encouraged to contribute to the scholarship when they give back to their alma mater in order to assist upcoming professionals following in their footsteps.
John Rinehart, president of the foundation, noted the new endowed CONSOL Energy scholarship increases the college's overall scholarship endowment funds.
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Funds raised will be invested in the endowment, a percentage of which, set by the BSC Foundation, will be awarded to a deserving Engineering Technology student each year, distributed at fall and spring semester, in perpetuity.
Students selected to receive the scholarship must be full-time students enrolled in an Engineering Technology field of study; possess a GPA of 3.0 or better; have a career interest in the energy field; and be a resident of Virginia or West Virginia.
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This is the adding machine that wirelessly transmits computations to a computer. The included wireless receiver connects to a computer via USB and the adding machine sends entries to a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, word processing software, or tax software at the touch of a button. The device can be set to transmit every data entry exactly how it would appear on the paper roll or users can send only specific numbers or calculations such as totals. The accounting-style adding machine prints up to 4.6 lines per second on 2 1/4" paper using a black and red ink and displays up to twelve 2/3"-high digits on the bright fluorescent screen. With cost, sell, and margin keys, two independent tax keys, and sigma, delta percent, and change sign buttons. Compatible with Windows 8, 7, XP, 2000. Plugs into AC. 12 1/4" L x 8 1/2" W x 3" D. (3 1/4 lbs.)
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Zygote intrafallopian transfer, or ZIFT, is the most invasive of all infertility treatments and, as a result, only one percent of couples who use ART (assisted reproductive technology) attempt it. However, it can be an effective option for many couples and results in approximately 280 births each year in the United States.
ZIFT, also known as tubal embryo transfer (TET), begins as IVF (in vitro fertilization) and GIFT (gamete intrafallopian transfer) treatments do, with ovarian stimulation, monitoring, and egg retrieval. However, once the eggs are retrieved, they are combined with sperm in a special medium that contains nutrients similar to those found in the uterus. After fertilization takes place the eggs are evaluated, transferred to another dish, and allowed to grow for one day before two to four zygotes are selected and deposited back in the fallopian tube using a laparoscope. In IVF, the eggs are allowed to develop three to five days after retrieval before being transferred to the uterus. With the GIFT procedure, the gametes (egg and sperm) are immediately transferred to the fallopian tubes, and fertilization takes place there, rather than the laboratory.
ZIFT is considered the most invasive of all fertility treatments because the transfer of the zygote must be done through a laparoscope, which involves a small surgical incision (with IVF, the fertilized eggs are transferred vaginally without any incisions). Although laparoscopy is considered minor surgery, it does add to the complexity, risk, and expense of the process. Transfer of the zygotes may be performed in the office under sedation and local anesthetic, or in short-stay surgery if an epidural or general anesthetic is desired. ZIFT also involves two separate procedures (one to remove the eggs, and then another to transplant them back). ZIFT is also expensive, one cycle (4 to 6 weeks) costs $8,000 to $13,000 and many insurance companies don't pay for infertility treatment.
Because fertilization is confirmed before the eggs are inserted into the fallopian tubes, fewer eggs are usually used thereby lowering the risk of multiple pregnancy. However, in approximately 35 percent of ZIFT pregnancies, more than one embryo implants and multiple babies are born. While twins or triplets (or more) may be considered good news for many couples, the pregnancy is considered high risk and the possibility of miscarriage and preterm labor increase.
Because the zygotes are transferred directly to the fallopian tubes, a candidate for ZIFT must have at least one open and functioning fallopian tube. Other possible candidates include women:
Risks associated with ZIFT are similar to those associated with all types of ART treatments, including an increased possibility of ectopic pregnancy. The fertility drugs used can also cause some women to develop ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), which occurs when you respond too well to the drugs and produce too many eggs, causing your ovaries to swell and begin leaking fluid into your abdominal cavity. Some women also experience shortness of breath, dizziness, pelvic pain, nausea, and vomiting.
According to the 2002 report from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), ZIFT has a success rate of 26.3 percent (live births per retrieval). However, this figure can vary widely depending on the age of the woman, the couple's specific fertility problem, duration of their infertility, and the number of previous ART attempts.