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A smartphone camera that takes your pulse and an iPhone app to diagnose STDs: the most innovative stories from the world of wellness.
PSFK has partnered with Boehringer Ingelheim to bring you a snapshot of Five Innovative Ideas each week that are reshaping the health care industry. Continue reading below for the most exciting ideas from the past seven days.
New MRI Tech Detects Diseases In Seconds Rather Than Hours
Researcher at Case Western Reserve School of Medicine are experimenting with a new type of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) that could enable doctors to detect a number of diseases in a matter of minutes. Unlike traditional MRIs, the new technique, Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting (MRF) works by generating the same field across multiple frequencies simultaneously and using software algorithms to decode the results. While MRIs "sing" a single tone with respect to specific diseases, MRFs generate a rich harmony that can distinguish between multiple tissue properties. Researchers believe they could develop a "songbook" of diseases that will allow doctors to identify diseases based on their tone. Scientists scanned a patient's brain with MRF and were able to tell the difference between gray and white matter in around 12 seconds, and believe the same results could be obtained faster in the future.
Smartphone Camera Reads User's Pulse Through Facial Imaging
Fujitsu Laboratories have introduced a camera technology that can read a user's pulse- just by measuring changes in brightness in a person's face. Smartphones, computers, and tablets equipped with cameras can determine the user's pulse in as little as 5 seconds. The camera detects changes in blood flow; hemoglobin absorbs green light, which results in minute changes in brightness in the face. Using this data, the pulse is calculated, making it even easier to keep track of your health.
Wearable Sensor Measures Secondhand Smoke In Real Time
Dartmouth scientists have created a wearable, portable sensor that can detect and measure secondhand tobacco smoke. The sensor consists of a polymer film that measures the smoke in the environment down to the number of cigarettes smoked, and a chip to record data like when and where the exposure took place. Even more remarkably, the sensor can also detect thirdhand smoke, which consists of nicotine emitted from things like clothing or upholstery. Still in the prototype phase, the sensor is about the size of a smartphone, but the scientists hope to develop a wearable version that can ultimately be used as a way of enforcing smoking bans and showing smokers exactly how much of their smoke is reaching those around them.
Simple iPhone App Diagnoses STD's
STD Triage is an iPhone app that uses photo submissions, symptom description, and sexual history to diagnose possible STDs. The company, iDoc24, created the app as an option for those people who may be reluctant to initially consult their doctor. After users submit their information, the request is assessed by a licensed dermatologist who responds within 24 hours. The app and submissions are free, but users pay $10 to read the assessment. Following that, users can use STD Triage to locate nearby treatment facilities. While the app includes useful information on a variety of conditions, it can only diagnose issues with external symptoms.
Burn Wound Sensor Lights Up When Bacteria Is Detected
Chemists at the University of Bath have created a prototype sensor that would flash an alert when Toxic Shock Syndrome or other infections are detected on a burn wound. The prototype sensor is integrated into the dressing that releases dye from nanocapsules when when it detects the presence of disease causing bacteria. The sensor glows under UV light if the burn is detected, giving doctors an easy and simple way to test for infections. This innovation is targeted especially at children, but could be useful for any burn patient.
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Hi everyone, I'm fairly new to forum at least as far as posting but I have some questions about insulating my work building. I inclosed the best picture I had so hope it gives you guys a idea of what I got. Basically I have a block foundation built into a hill. The structure was on the property when we bought it and the previus owner was going to build a burma house(in ground house) but decided to sell the property instead. When we bought the property I turned it into a garage. I brought the sidewalls up to ten feet and framed in the front and put a roof on. I have a hanging heater that runs off my outdoor wood boiler that will heat this building (and also my house). I am in the process of putting 3.5 inches of faced fiberglass insulation in the cieling. My question is what to do on the block sidewalls? I would like to put foam sheating and if so how thick and what do I have to do to the raw block wall. Like I said earlier this is only a workshop and will not be heated full time. The barn measures 32x30 ft. Thanks all.
Mostly people insulate a block wall like that by putting polystyrene on the exterior, then they fir out the interior with a studded wall and insulated the studded wall with batt insulation.
You may not be interested in putting poly on the exterior at this point. Hopefully the wall is waterproofed.
At any rate, it won't cost you much to build some walls on the interior with studs 2' oc, then insulate with batts and finish with drywall.
As for the ceiling, you may wish to put in more than 3.5 inches of fiberglass.
If you have the ceilings down now, I would just heat the thing and see how it works.
You didn't indicate your location, so I don't know how cold it will get. You can always throw another log on the fire.
Rigid foam (covered with a proper thermal barrier) works well in these cases. Minimum I would put up would 1" followed by a furring and drywall. 2" would be that much better.
Check with code requirements in your area but you will definitely have to cover the foam with a fire approved drywall.
Thanks guys, I live in northern Michigan so it gets cold sometimes but like I stated I am only going to heat it when I work out there. I planned on putting a sealer on the inside of the block wall. Do you guys recommended a good sealer? My other option would be to dig out the dirt and insulate from the outside. There is already some workbenches in place and some pegboard on the wall that I could remove. Also I have a lot of stuff in the barn I would have to move. As you can see by the photo I would only have to dig out about 5.5 or 6 ft. Also if i did that I could reseal the entire structure. Also it would only be the side and back wall that would need dug out because the other side wall is not into a hill.
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I love reading about local history. Hill of Beans is very interesting book about a young man in the rural south back in the 1930s. If this period and region are the least bit interesting to you please read this book. It is wonderful!
Reason for Reading: I really enjoy this type of memoir. The story of ordinary people who lived ordinary-to-them lives, yet with the passing of time their story has become a history of a forgotten way of life. I particularly like memoirs set between the wars and set in the Southern US.
An extremely charming and readable memoir which covers the author's life from his earliest remembrances until he leaves home for college at age 17. The book is divided into three main parts which defined his life: The Mountains, The Town, The Farm. These are the places he lived in South Carolina starting off fairly well-to-do for mountain folks, his father was a surveyor/architect and ending up just on the good side of struggling to get by as they worked a farm without any machinery almost up until the author left home for higher education. Each part is simply written in vignettes with subheadings, each telling a small independent story, some are interrelated, others are one-offs but over all they have an over arching theme as they tell the story of the author's family's life from the 1930s to the 1950s and his heritage is told through stories related by the older members of the family. This is an easy book to read and one that can easily be put down and picked up again as the "vignettes" are short. However, this does make the book a slow read as one never picks up on a thread, there is no cohesive linear story. Even though the story is told chronologically, there are points when this is abandoned as a tale creeps in out of order.
A fascinating read! The story of a time when children worked in the home, in the fields, went out hunting and gathered food (berries, apples) when out playing. A time when machines were being introduced to take the load off man's work but not everyone could afford to jump on the band wagon. A time when most people still had outdoor toilet facilities. This is also the last days of the old south where racism ran rampant, was a way of life for most folks and the author doesn't sugar-coat any of his family's prejudiced language and ideologies of the times. Not everything is to be admired from the "good ol' days" but when the wheat has been separated from the chaff we are left with a nostalgic feeling for times that may have been harder on the body and labour intensive, yet were simpler in what was important: family, morals, honour, the value of hard work. Snyder writes well and has an enjoyable narrative voice. A good read!
This is a truly extraordinary, quite moving, and often funny memoir of growing up in the mountains of North Carolina, the town of Greenville South Carolina, then a farm in South Carolina. The author, who followed his brother to the University of Chicago, entering early after 11th Grade in 1951, writes with great perception and amazing detail about his day-to-day life, his family, schoolmates, neighbors, and acquaintances. The most interesting character is his father, who was a talented house builder, carver, artist, and just about anything else he set his mind to. Like my own Southern father, he was also a bit of an enigma, with on occasion an awful temper and curious mean streak.
The book is written in short episodes, which are recalled and written about so clearly, that you feel like you are there. Most importantly, they are written from the perspective of the boy that the author was, without obvious recourse to hindsight. This sharpens the observations about race relations, rich and poor, and other parts of growing up. At the beginning and end of the book, we learn a little more about what has happened in the intervening years. In addition, Snyder presents a revealing pair of letters his parents swapped just before they ran off to get married.
I can't recommend this book highly enough. Even if you think it doesn't sound interesting, trust me. If you have a soul, you will find it engrossing.
I found this book annoying. It is written in first person present tense. It seemed like listening to a first-grader tell a story.
The story takes follows a young boy as he grows up in 1930s Carolinas. He lives in the country in what, for the time, was a reasonably prosperous family. His father ran construction crews and his mother raised the kids.
When it comes time for school, the boys are shipped off to Greenville to live with their unmarried aunts. What a couple of miserable old ladies! They were just difficult to like.
The writing also seemed a little stilted, if one can imagine that in a book about the rural south.
The story itself wasn't so bad. We all grew up in unique circumstances. I just didn't like the writing.
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Updated(30 Oct.2007) Unfortunately, I have to sell my baby ! I just have too much debt right now and now I have to unload something. She has 65K on the body and 27K on rebuilt engine, I'm asking $18900 for her, bluebook says she's worth $19270(stock), so I'm asking under bluebook even though she has a little more than stock. Here's what she got :
Stock block bored .020 over
.020 Forged JE pistons
Bronze valve guides - instead of stock steel ones
Coated race bearings
ARP bolts head bolts
Stock turbo ported waste gate
Gutted stock DP/ I have original also
SPT Cat-back
AP v.1 running Stage 2 OTS
Perrin Turbo Inlet
I do have a really nice brand new Ebay TMIC that I was waiting to get tuned with for an extra $200. Its brand new still in the box !
With these engine mods she's reay for more boost or bigger turbo(which was my plans for next year).
F/R Strut Braces
Stage 1 Exedy clutch
Stock tranny(6spd)
45mm Omori boost gauge - reads psi instead of bar
Sorry I'm keeping the radio, I just got it a few months ago, its a Exceleron KDC-810 Kenwood
WRB, a few dings !
Front Bumper needs respraying due to some flaking and curbage, its not that bad though.
17" Bronze SDR wrapped in Kuhmo's that are 3-4 months old maybe 3K on them.
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On Mar. 26, the Juilliard School-formed Attacca String Quartet presented the string quartets of John Adams at (Le) Poisson Rouge, with the composer in attendance, in celebration of their recent release, "Fellow Traveler: The Complete String Quartet Works Of John Adams."
The concert opened with Adams's percussive, energetic John's Book of Alleged Dances for string quartet and tape playback of prepared piano, written in 1994 for the Kronos Quartet, which he described as music for dances that yet to be invented, and closed with his String Quartet from 2008. Adams likens the latter's first movement to "Schoenberg on acid" and cites the joys of writing for the C-string of the viola and the upper stratosphere of the cello's register.
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This thread is a review of my B&G S2 lowering srings after having them installed for 3K miles.
I bought the springs from Mike Migs at Migs Motorsports. He is the best source for these springs and can provide you with the best/most direct customer service because he is a co-owner of B&G suspension. The springs can be found by clicking the link below.
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- Improve handling and performance
- Retain a good overall ride quality
After some research i found these to be my personal best option so i happily purchased a set.
Ride Height
I am very pleased with the ride height of these springs. They are low enough to provide a moderately aggressive drop (for springs) while still being high enough to avoid scraping issues. The springs seem to lower the car slightly more than advertised which i am very happy with. (The pictures below show the car after having the springs settle for 2 days, yet the springs have settled more over time and the car sits about 1/2" lower than in the pictures.) I am running 19x9.5 et45 rears w/ 265/30/19 FK-452's and have not experienced any rubbing. I have not had to roll my fenders either with this wheel/drop combo.
The car is much firmer planted when cornering and is much firmer planted than OEM sport suspension. The car rides much flatter through turns and has significantly less body roll/lean which was reduced by about 25%. The car is much more responsive when turning and handled very well while doing some spirited canyon driving. This was a huge improvement over the OEM sport suspension.
Ride Quality
The ride quality is very smooth for an aftermarket spring and in my personal opinion rides much better than the OEM suspension. The car rides smoother at all speeds while remaining responsive while turning. The ride is not bouncy at all. Ride quality was one of my biggest concerns and I am VERY pleased with the ride quality. It is more comfortable yet sportier. This car is a daily driver and these springs are very suitable for those who DD their cars.
Overall Opinion
I am very happy with these springs and would highly recomend them to anyone. I do not have any complaints with them at all. I actually like them much more than the H&R springs i had on my last vehicle. They are a great option for anyone who daily drives their car or someone who wants a sportier yet comfortable suspension. I would imagine that they would be even better if paired with an aftermarket shock.
These are some pics of the car 2 days after installing the springs. The car has settled about 1/2" all around since these pictures. I will post a picture of the car fully settled on stock 17's tomorrow for an example of how they would look on stock wheels. Here are pics of them on 19's.
Hope this is helpful for anyone interested in these springs or a comfortable yet sporty spring. Feel free to ask any questions and ill be happy to provide my input.
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Flax is an annual plant cultivated for its fiber, which is used in making linen. Flaxseed and its oil are used in herbal remedies.
Flaxseed and its oil have been promoted since the 1950s as a food and dietary supplement with anti-cancer properties. Most of the evidence of its ability to prevent the growth or spread of cancer has come from studies in animals. Only recently has there been some clinical evidence suggesting that flaxseed supplements may be useful in men with early-stage prostate cancer, but not all the studies have found this. Controlled clinical studies are needed to determine its usefulness in preventing or treating prostate cancer and other forms of cancer in humans. It is important to know which studies were looking at whole flaxseed or flaxseed oil, since the lignans and fiber are only available in the flaxseeds and flaxseed meal, not the oil.
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Herbalists promote the use of flaxseed for constipation, abdominal problems, breathing problems, sore throat, eczema, menstrual problems, and arthritis.
The oil extracted from flaxseeds is said to lower cholesterol levels, boost the immune system, and prevent cancer. Flaxseed oil is high in alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid that is thought to have beneficial effects against cancer when consumed (see our document called Omega-3 Fatty Acids). Omega-3 fatty acids can also be found fish and fish oils, as well as in some other plant oils.
Recently, attention has focused on the flaxseed itself, which is a rich source of lignans, compounds that can act as anti-estrogens or as weak estrogens. It is thought that lignans may play a role in preventing estrogen-dependent cancers, such as breast cancer and other types of cancer. Lignans may also function as antioxidants and, though mechanisms that are not yet fully understood, may slow cell growth. When flaxseed is eaten, the lignans are activated by bacteria in the intestine. Lignans are not present in the flaxseed oil.
What does it involve?
Flaxseed is available in the form of flour, meal, and seeds. It may be found in some multigrain breads, cereals, breakfast bars, and muffins. The toasted seeds are sometimes mixed into bread dough or sprinkled over salads, yogurt, or cereal. Flaxseed meal can be used in the same ways. Flaxseed oil is available in many health food stores in liquid form and is sometimes mixed into cottage cheese or other foods. The oil is also available in softgel capsules.
What is the history behind it?
Flaxseed was cultivated by the Babylonians in 3000 BC. In the 1950s, a German biochemist named Johanna Budwig first promoted flaxseed oil as a treatment through a diet she devised for cancer patients. The diet was a strict regimen that avoided sugar, animal fats, salad oil, meats, butter, and margarine. The patients were given flaxseed oil mixed with cottage cheese and milk, and meals high in fruits, vegetables, and fiber. She claimed that within 3 months, some patients on this diet had smaller tumors, some had no tumors left, and all felt better.
What is the evidence?
Most of the evidence for an anti-cancer effect of flaxseed and flaxseed oil comes from research using laboratory animals or cells grown in laboratory dishes. In one cell culture study, flaxseed lignans reduced stickiness and movement of breast cancer cells, both properties related to the cancer's ability to spread or metastasize. Researchers have also found that mice fed flaxseed had reduced formation, growth, or spread of prostate cancer, breast cancer, and melanoma. Flaxseed reduced pre-cancerous colon polyps in one study of rats, but in another study showed no effect on intestinal cancer in mice. In a 2007 report, flaxseed reduced growth of breast cancer cells in mice and enhanced the effectiveness of tamoxifen, a standard drug for hormonal therapy. Since then, other studies have looked at tamoxifen and flaxseed in animals, but human studies are still needed to find out if the effects hold true for humans.
There have been some small studies of the effects of flaxseed in humans. A small study of 15 men found that a low-fat diet supplemented with flaxseed lowered their blood prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels and slowed the growth of benign prostate cells. Another study of 25 men with prostate cancer found that a low-fat diet along with ground flaxseed reduced serum testosterone, slowed the growth rate of cancer cells, and increased the death rate of cancer cells. A 2008 study looked at men with prostate cancer who were scheduled for surgery. Researchers gave some men flaxseed while others ate their usual diets; some were put on low fat diets. The men who got the flaxseed had slower cancer growth than those who did not, regardless of total fat intake. This was a fairly small study that did not look at survival or relapse rates. A 2011 study that compared flaxseed and low fat diets in men with prostate cancer found that a low fat diet, but not flaxseed, helped lower certain factors in the blood that are linked to prostate cancer growth.
More research in humans is needed to determine the usefulness of flaxseed in cancer treatment and prevention. Animal and laboratory studies show promise, but human studies are conflicting. Further studies are needed to be sure which results apply to humans.
Are there any possible problems or complications?
The immature pods of flaxseed are poisonous and should never be used. It is important for those taking flax seed oil to be sure that it is labeled for human consumption.
Some possible side effects include diarrhea, gas, and nausea. Flaxseed oil should not be used with other laxatives or stool softeners. People who have inflammatory bowel disease or narrowing of the intestine, esophagus, or stomach should avoid flaxseed. Flaxseed is also not recommended by some doctors for people with diabetes.
Some medicines and supplements may not be absorbed properly if they are taken at the same time as flaxseed. For this reason, some doctors recommend taking medicines 1 or 2 hours before or after taking flaxseed.
Flaxseed may also interfere with x-rays taken after a barium enema, and some doctors recommend avoiding taking flaxseed before undergoing this test. In addition, the potential interactions between flaxseed and other drugs and herbs should be considered. Some of these combinations may be dangerous. Always tell your doctor and pharmacist about any herbs you are taking.
A few severe allergic reactions to flaxseed have been reported. Those allergic to other plants may be more likely to be allergic to flax.
Relying on this type of treatment alone and avoiding or delaying conventional medical care for cancer may have serious health consequences.
Flaxseeds and flaxseed oil can spoil if they are not kept refrigerated. They should be protected from light, heat, air, and moisture.
To learn more
More information from your American Cancer Society
The following information on complementary and alternative therapies may also be helpful to you. These materials may be found on our Web site (www.cancer.org) or ordered from our toll-free number (1-800-227-2345).
Dietary Supplements: What Is Safe?
The ACS Operational Statement on Complementary and Alternative Methods of Cancer Management
Complementary and Alternative Methods and Cancer
Learning About New Ways to Treat Cancer
Learning About New Ways to Prevent Cancer
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All to often in my job I am faced with clients who end up in a dispute on a construction project. Whether it be a public or private, commercial or residential, and no matter how large or small the project or contractor, the first question I ask any potential client is - where's the contract? The contract is the cornerstone of any construction project and eventual dispute. It contains the scope of work and all provisions which govern when disputes arise. Construction contract defined:
Construction Contract:A legal document which specifies the details of a construction project. A good construction contract will include: 1.The contractors registration number. 2.A statement of work quality such as 'Standard Practices of the Trades' or 'according to Manufacturers Specifications.' 3.A set of blue prints or plans. 4.A set of specifications. 5.Any allowances. 6.A construction timetable including starting and completion dates. 7.A fixed price for the work, or a time and materials formula. 8.A payment schedule. 9.A written warrantee. 10.A clause which outlines how any disputes will be resolved.Any savvy contractor will have a custom tailored contract for each job that will help put that company in a good position when the dispute arises and its time to call the lawyer. A thousand dollar contract upfront can save a contractor thousands upon thousands later on in the project. Properly written ADR clauses and indemnity clauses can save a contractor thousands in legal fees and court/administrative costs. All to often, I will have contractors operating on oral agreements, (just a handshake and a man's word!) or I have contractors who download a form off the internet, not knowing what provisions lie within. In these current times, form documents and oral agreements are unacceptable. Parties who operate like this will lose money over the long haul, especially those who want to operate on a large scale and actually make money. Otherwise, the big boy contractors will make you use their contracts which are so lopsided that the other contracting party will never prevail in any dispute. If you as a contractor are considering using or signing a contract given to you by a contractor you are subbing to, then you should have that agreement reviewed by a professional so as to make sure the sub's rights are protected. For more information see Wolfe Law Group's website regarding contract drafting and contract review.


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I'm not saying; Don't go, because some serious recon will serve you well later in the season and for years to come.
In my long hunting history, I've hunted several areas before they even became state or federal refuges and based on my previous experiences in those conversions, I have a feeling Yolo can/could/will become a world-class destination in the years to come.
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David Ayer Directing DC Comics Adaptation 'Suicide Squad'
Posted on Wednesday, October 15th, 2014 by Angie Han
Update: Since the original publication of this article, David Ayer has been confirmed to direct Suicide Squad. Since we have no other official info right now, the original article follows.
Warner Bros. is rounding up some of DC Comics' biggest names for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, but don't think that means they're neglecting their lesser known characters. The studio is reportedly closing in on David Ayer to direct Suicide Squad, which teams up a bunch of supervillains.
Hit the jump for all the latest details on the possible David Ayer Suicide Squad movie.


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The location and the views, the friendly local people made it such a good place to relax and enjoy the weekend with friends.
The location was fabulous, service was good with excellent breakfasts. The room was small but totally functional with a modern design. Great fun navigating the car down the steep lanes to hotel - the no parking issue actually became a positive giving a steep but pleasurable walk up to the car park with great views of village and harbour. Very basic and scruffy bar area catering for day visitors with outdoor open area - great if the weather is good but limited facilities if not. The resteraunt was expensive but no different to the other 3 in the village.
Excellent location. The small room we had directly above the kitchen. Lots of flies. The price
Central to a very picturesque village. Characterful hotel right on the bustling quayside. Having to park ones car at least half a mile away at the top of a very steep will be off-putting for most people, particularly like me, with a blue badge invalide pass for my car. As for the restaurant, it was fine for breakfasts but we thought the quality of the food we had in the evening was extremely low standard. I did complain and received a discount from my bill but we ate elsewhere for both lunch and evening meals where the quality and price were much more favourable.
Good location ,op. The Harbour , in a lovely coastal Village , now very crowded due to tv show filmed there (Doc Martin) . Staff friendly and , mostly ,very helpful . Hotel answered emailed questions quickly , pre arrival . Difficuly access to a Very small room , with no view . Problem with flies one night , no fly spray . Expensive meal . Lack of parking in the Village , except at low tide ! , a real problem , but that not Hotel's fault , I realise .
Draughty windows in our room (Number 15) No parking near by.
The bathroom facilities in the room were of a high standard. The room was clean and comfortable. Excellent safety advise given when checking in. Location was great. No Defined Check in point, had to walk through bar. Breakfast service was slow, however the food was nice when it arrived. No parking near hotel.
Great location with lovely view of Port Isaac. Room had balcony overlooking the harbour. Room on the small side. Bathroom very small.
Nice hotel, friendly staff and great location in the beautiful town of Port Isaac. Lack of parking
Staff very friendly and attentive. Food in restaurant excellent. Did not realise we would not be in main hotel and we could hear humming from what sounded like extractor fan as we were above the kitchen.
The bed was very comfortable. Limited selection on menu not unless you want fish. The hotel was a little bit over priced i thought.
Position was very good for local coastal attractions, food was excellent staff very helpful and pleasant, gardens very well looked after a quiet and restful hotel.
Beautiful location and views, very quiet and relaxing. Great restaurant, lovely food, especially fish, and stunning terrace for dining. Breakfast was good, cooked to order.
It was great, friendly staff and excellent gardens. The manager couldn't have been more helpful regarding BOOKING.COM's complete mess up of the booking (see below) Never book through booking.com. When we arrived, they had no record of our booking. Fortunately they had a spare room for us that night (the love shack - result!) however the manager had to spend the next hour looking for another hotel for us for the Saturday as they were fully booked for a wedding. How could you lose the booking????? !!!!!
A very freindly and relaxing hotel would definitly return and recomend.
The location to the coast and countryside was superb.the gardens were lovely. The hotel did not keep up with the information given in the guide.
Everything you need here, from coffee in the morning on. Any problems quickly dealt with, and if not, explanation why not. Wonderful position on clifftop. Quiet. None
The friendliness and location
When we arrived he had no record of our booking and the rooms were filled. He directed us to a hotel across the street and we stayed there. He was very cordial and said if we were unable to stay there, we could come back and he would call and help us. He had no record of our bookings.


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When i put the barrel in, I try to keep the barrel link tipped forward - this makes it easier (for me) to put the slide stop through it. That's what you're trying to accomplish when you do this step.
Here is a link to disassembly, with some good pictures of the procedure.


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Links: Box Score (Saint Leo) | Box Score (Lynn)
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. –The Merrimack College softball team was edged by a run, 4-3, in its first outing on Saturday against Saint Leo before dropping its subsequent match against Lynn by a 7-0 margin in Day 2 of the Sailfish Showdown Tournament hosted by Palm Beach Atlantic.
The Basics
Score (Game 1): Saint Leo 4, Merrimack 3
Score (Game 2): Lynn 7, Merrimack 0
Records: Merrimack (0-4) | Saint Leo (9-7) | Lynn (9-6)
Location: Lake Catherine Field | Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
How It Happened: Saint Leo
Merrimack exploded for three runs in the top of the third to take a two-run lead, but Saint Leo responded with the final three runs of the game to edge the Warriors, 4-3, in Merrimack's third game of the Sailfish Showdown Tournament.
Senior Jessica Fugazzotto (Newton, Mass.) led the Navy and Gold with a two-hit performance, scoring one of the team's three runs, while senior Kelsey Francher (Weare, N.H.) drove in a team-high two runs thanks to a triple in the top of the third, while freshman Haley Currie (Burlington, Mass.) was brilliant in the circle, fanning four while surrendering only five hits and an unearned run.
But the Lions benefitted from two Merrimack errors in the bottom of the third which led to a pair of unearned tallies, and then in the fifth, two more errors would lead to the game-deciding run, as Saint Leo's reliever Alana Tabel offered two scoreless innings to shut down the Warriors the rest of the way.
What They Said
Head Coach Jim Cardello: "We played much better today. Lost on three unearned runs, which was tough. We're gaining good experience for conference play."
A Closer Look: Saint Leo
- Both sides finished with five hits apiece, while Merrimack went 5-for-22 (.227) as a team
- In addition to Fugazzotto and Francher, senior Keaira Monet Perry (Bellingham, Mass.) and freshman Kaleigh Finigan (Medford, Mass.) all hit safely for the Warriors
- Currie struck out four of the 28 batters she faced while walking just three
- Francher added a stolen base for the Warriors, while Saint Leo's finished with two swiped bags
How It Happened: Saint Leo
Lynn raced out to an early lead and added two more runs in the third and four more in the sixth, as Merrimack fell short in Game 2 on Saturday by a 7-0 margin.
Junior Stephanie Lapierre (Berlin, Conn.) highlighted the Warrior offense with a two-hit performance, including her first double of the year, but Lynn's pitching staff limited Merrimack to only four hits over seven innings.
Lynn crept out to a one-run lead after two hits in the bottom of the first before adding a pair in the third, as the Knights generated both runs on a wild pitch and a sacrifice fly in foul territory.
Meanwhile, Merrimack's bats were kept quiet for the most part, as no Warrior got beyond second base all afternoon. Lynn wrapped things up with a four-spot in the bottom of the sixth to close out the contest.
A Closer Look: Lynn
- The Knights held an 11-4 advantage in hits on the game
- In addition to Lapierre, Currie and senior Ashley Perry (Winchendon, Mass.) tallied base knocks for the Warriors, as well
- Missy Montgomery finished with four strikeouts and no walks allowed to lead Lynn in the circle
Up Next
Merrimack will conclude its stay in Florida tomorrow (Feb. 23) morning, as the Warriors tackle Charleston (W.V.) to conclude Sailfish Showdown Tournament action. First pitch is set for 11 a.m.
For continuing coverage of Merrimack College Athletics, visit MerrimackAthletics.com and follow the Warriors on Twitter and on Facebook.


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Father Lopez's Ashley Folsom is the News-Journal Girls Athlete of the Week after leading the Green Wave to wins over P.K. Yonge and Jacksonville University Christian.
Credentials: The 6-foot-2 center had double-doubles in regional wins over defending state champion Gainesville P.K. Yonge and Jacksonville University Christian. She had 18 points, 16 rebounds and three blocks against P.K. Yonge, but more impressively took over as point guard for 7 minutes in the fourth quarter after Shannon Cranshaw and Simone Brown fouled out. She came back with 29 points and 17 rebounds against University Christian.
You took over the point against P.K. Yonge. Have you ever played point guard before?
"We work on ball handling in practice, like one-on-one drills, but I've never really handled the ball as far as taking it up the court. We have Shannon and Simone for that."
How fired up were you against University Christian after beating the defending state champs?
"I was ready to go and everybody was. We knew they weren't going to just give it to us. We went in there knowing we had to play hard right off the bat and give it our all and we came out on top."
What makes this team so special?
"I would say that everybody gets along, the team chemistry is there, now more than ever. We've grown as a team and we've bonded so much. I feel like when we lost a few games (three in mid-December) we needed that to put us in our place and prove to ourselves we can handle losses. I feel like those losses brought us closer together."
With so much talent and so much versatility, does it feel like this team was destined to make the Final Four?
"We figured now was going to be the time. We had the biggest chance to make the Final Four with three D-I players. You don't really get that very often. Especially since this is our senior year, it was now or never.''
ALSO NOMINATED: Christina Reynolds, Matanzas softball; Ashly Smith, Spruce Creek softball; Ileana Torres, University softball; Destiny Woodard, Atlantic basketball


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Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt seem to have put their problems with Rylan Clark behind them and now the trio couldn't be better friends.
The American couple slated the X Factor star many times while they lived with him in the Celebrity Big Brother house, but now that they're out and probably because they realise how popular he is in the outside world, it seems they are hoping to win his favour.
The reality TV stars came second on the Channel 5 show, which saw it's final air last Friday and lost out on the winner's title to former model Clark.
The next day, despite previously slating Rylan, Spencer gushed to him in a tweet that read:
"Missing you also! Hope your rocking the roof on the X factor tour! #dropmeout."
A slightly non plussed Rylan replied:
"It's all love in the end big man x,"
Spencer then weighed in on the rumours that Rylan would soon be replacing Olly Murs as Xtra Factor presenter and added:
"Now it's the time for the Xtra factor to make you host! #dropmeout."
Speidi have been everywhere – or it seems that way at least – ever since CBB ended last week and in their interviews have claimed to be much nicer people than they led viewers to believe, insisting that they were playing the role of 'bad guys' as instructed by producers.
The pair are hoping to rake in the cash while they can, because Spencer admitted on The Wright Stuff that soon they'll be settling down to start their family.
He doesn't sound overly enthusiastic about the idea though and commented;
"I know that one day we're gonna end up having children because Heidi's gonna want them."
"She's just putting on her poker face right now."
He tweeted about his wife today, and we have to admit, he does seem to actually like her. Spencer wrote:
"My wife @heidimontag looks awesome no matter what she wears!"
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CertaScan provides a 21st century solution to identifying infants in hospitals using a modern scanning technology and patent pending system to scan the feet of newborn babies. Footprints from birth are a recognized and viable way to uniquely identify each baby. Use of these footprints for forensic identification can be utilized throughout the life of the child.
Based on years of experience in the maternity setting and with the guidance from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), we have created a new "Gold Standard" process for identifying infants that is simple to implement and use in a hospital setting. Our Infant Safety System not only provides the digital capture and storage of newborn footprints but also includes the option of adding security photos and mom's index fingerprint.
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With the CertaScan system, hospitals can identify infants, with certainty, from the time of birth, throughout their stay and for life. The benefits of the CertaScan system include:
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Over the last 30 years, NCMEC's national toll-free hotline, 1-800-THE-LOST® (1-800-843-5678), has handled more than 3.9 million calls. With help from corporate partners, they have circulated billions of photos of missing children, and their employees have assisted law enforcement in the recovery of more than 196,000 missing children. They have trained more than 305,000 law enforcement officers, prosecutors and health care professionals at their Alexandria, Va. headquarters, their branch offices and online.
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- Integrity in exemplifying the highest standards in personal and professional behavior
- Nursing Excellence for quality outcomes in practice, education, research, advocacy and management
- Generation of Knowledge to enhance the science and practice of nursing to improve the health of women and newborns
CertaScan Frequently Asked Questions
CertaScan benefits:
What are the full benefits that CertaScan provides hospitals?
- Back up to wristband security used in maternity wards
- Precise ID for baby switches in hospital (photos not good enough and DNA cannot differentiate identical twins)
- Precise ID for abductions and found babies and young children (DNA testing takes too long and costs too much)
- Provides for biometric ID in electronic medical records (EMRs)
- More precise, usable, faster and cleaner than ink/inkless processes (to nurses, hospitals, moms)
- Develops biometric ID database for babies for hospitals
- Reduces insurance fraud
- Reduces risk of hospital lawsuits (from incorrect baby ID)
- Enhances hospital security status (vs. non-adoptors)
- Serves as deterrent to potential abductors (another means by which babies can be identified)
- Confirmation of baby's identification for concerned moms
The CertaScan system:
Why scan the feet of newborns vs. other biometric methods
- The foot print does not change with age, it is just like a finger print. The problem with taking a baby's finger print is that they tend to clench their hands early on and one has the risk of hurting the infant trying to get the hand open. In addition, the fingers are really small. Iris scans will not work because babies tend to close their eyes often and their iris' change shape – often until age 2.
What type of technology does CertaScan use?
- It uses LiveScan high resolution image capture technology.
Is the technology safe for babies?
- The scanner uses low voltage imaging technology that is entirely safe.
What does the CertaScan system consist of?
- The CertaScan system consists of hardware, patent pending software and a system for scanning newborn footprints. The system is supported by installation, training and maintenance services provided by the company. Hospitals can also choose to add infant security photos and mom's index fingerprints to the digital records.
Does CertaScan provide footprint keepsakes to moms for free?
- Yes. When a nurse scans a baby's foot, a copy of the foot print is printed out on an attractive "Baby's First Foot Print" certificate with the baby's name, birth date and time, weight and height. The hospital's logo is also put on the certificate. When mom gets home, she can go to the company's website, www.firstfootprint.com and (1) download and print a copy of the certificate she received at the hospital, (2) download a digital copy of her baby's footprint for safekeeping and (3) customize her newborn's footprint certificate by adding baby's name in a choice of fonts, adding color to the certificate and placing a choice of borders around it.
Is CertaScan HIPAA compliant?
- CertaScan is HIPAA compliant. The company does not have any access to Patient Medical Information. Captured data and images are encrypted to meet the Federal Information Process Standard (FIPS) 140-2 encryption.
Who will have access to the footprint images Certascan takes of newborns?
- When a newborn footprint is taken in a hospital, it is loaded into a fully secure database that can only be retrieved by the hospital where the footprint is taken and by the mother of the newborn. Access to the database requires a password.
Can the digitally scanned footprints be put into electronic medical records (EMRs)?
- The digitally scanned foot print can be loaded by the hospital into the patient's electronic medical record.
How can a hospital get started with CertaScan?
- The best way to reach CertaScan is by phone (1-800-240-9232), by email (email@example.com) or filling out the form in the Contact Us section of this website.
- Once you contact us, we will schedule a call and/or an in-hospital visit/demo with you and your team to review the CertaScan Infant Safety System.
- Next steps will include information sharing, completing forms (including your standard hospital Business Associate Agreement) and the signing of a service contract.
- As of May 1st, 2017, CertaScan Technologies is now an Approved HealthTrust vendor.
Infant Abductions:
When was the most recent child abduction from a hospital?
- The most recent child abduction from a health care facility in the U.S. occurred on April 23, 2016 in Monroe, Louisiana. Police were called to St. Francis Hospital in response to the reported kidnapping of an infant child. Police say around 7 P.M., a woman identified as 24-year old Anquinisha Cummings, entered a hospital room occupied by a mom and her three day old infant. Police say Cummings told the mother a mutual friend sent her there with a gift, the two talked for a little while, and when the mother got up to use the bathroom, she returned to find the baby gone. Hospital staff, security, and police were notified, and began investigating. Monroe Police worked to locate Cummings, and the baby was found at the home of the suspect's mother in about an hour. Police say the child appeared in good health and unharmed, and afterwards, was reunited with his mom.
How often do newborn abductions take place?
- According to the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), there have been 308 reported cases of abducted infants in the United States since 1983. Forty three percent of these cases have been from healthcare facilities and the rest from mother's homes and other places. These abductions are wrenching experiences for the parents and child and almost 22% of the time result in violence. Through the great efforts of NCMEC and numerous law enforcement agencies, most of the abducted babies were found. However, the risk of another abduction continues to exist and hospitals and moms must be vigilant and not become complacent. There have been a number of attempted abductions that have occurred in U.S. hospitals and outside the hospital buildings.
What is the typical profile of an infant abductor?
- The NCMEC in the U.S. has a profile it developed by analyzing 288 child abductions by people other than family members from 1983 to 2012. According to them, it says an infant abductor usually has these characteristics:
- A woman of childbearing age, often married or co-habitating.
- "Most often relies on manipulation, lying and deception."
- "Most likely compulsive."
- Often overweight, or looks like she might be pregnant.
- Lives near the hospital where the abduction takes place.
- Often gets to know the appropriate hospital staff, their work routines and the potential victim's parents.
- Plans the abduction while visiting nursery and maternity units at more than one health care facility.
- Impersonates a nurse or other hospital employee.
- Does not necessarily target a specific infant but frequently seizes any opportunity to abduct an infant.
- "Frequently uses a fire exit stairwell for her escape."
- "Demonstrates capability to provide "good" care to the baby once the abduction occurs."
Have footprints been used to identify infants abducted from hospitals?
Methods used to identify infants abducted from hospitals – upon recovery – 1983 to present
SOURCE: National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)
Current foot printing practices:
How many hospitals capture baby foot prints?
- Sixty five percent (65%) of US hospitals still use ink or inkless paper methods for foot printing infants. Due to its ineffectiveness for identification it devolved into a mere keepsake for parents. The balance of US hospitals have ceased taking footprints. In some states it is the law that hospitals take footprints and in many other states it is highly recommended by hospital associations and the law enforcement community. The CertaScan system is compliant with the latest NCMEC's Infant Security Guidelines. Furthermore, enhanced compliance is in line with the Joint Commissions' Patient Identification standard.


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A vacancy has been advertised. It is to be found in every newspaper and website that carries the Premier League table. Applications are invited for the fourth of the Champions League berths. Liverpool are seeking simply an extension to their involvement, but Rafael Benítez's case has to be treated sceptically. His voice is faint, too, because it has to carry from seventh place in the table, where his team currently resides. The Spaniard's argument is not all that persuasive.
Everything appears to depend on the return to full fitness by Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres, but that emphasises the vulnerability of a club pitted against opponents of superior means. Allusions to money inevitably point straight at Manchester City. Considering the outlay, Mark Hughes may have to put his side among the Premier League elect in this campaign.
That ambition is being undermined at present by a failure to address the basics. Teams pieced together at limited cost, including Birmingham and Stoke, have done better when it comes to preventing the opposition scoring. Bolton took a 3‑3 draw against City at the Reebok on Saturday, despite being second bottom of the table. All of that would not matter quite so much if Hughes had not gone to such expense in buying what is virtually a new defence.
It would be an admission of miscalculation if he set out to purchase yet more defenders next month, yet the team will be at constant risk of sinking so long as they ship roughly three goals to every two league matches. The fault ought to be rectifiable to some degree, but for the moment it is a grave defect. Liverpool and Chelsea had already won at Bolton, with Carlo Ancelotti's team gradually achieving a 4-0 margin.
City are not the only aspirants running into difficulties. Tomorrow's opponents are regularly reminded of their flaws. Tottenham go on a spree now and again, scoring nine against Wigan, yet it never takes much to get Harry Redknapp recognising the defects. With Saturday's 1-0 home defeat by Wolves there was further scope for dolefulness.
Benoît Assou-Ekotto is just one of the full-backs who gets criticised by fans. Vedran Corluka or Alan Hutton, on the right, are also regarded with disfavour. In addition, the midfielder Wilson Palacios has had an unsatisfactory time following his £12m switch from Wigan at the start of 2009. There will be disquiet about the attack, too, since Robbie Keane's appearances underline a loss of form. Redknapp's candour also stems from substantial defeats by Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal.
The real rising force is Aston Villa. That ascent owes much to the fact that Martin O'Neill has been at work there since 2006. Over that period, he has been constantly attempting to upgrade the squad with the significant sums provided by the owner Randy Lerner. The defence has been largely recast of late and the centre-back Richard Dunne, bought from an unappreciative Manchester City for £5m, was at the core of Villa's 1-0 victory at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Over the years at the club, O'Neill has steadily given himself increased options. The win over United, for instance, was attained despite the fact that the well-regarded James Collins, signed from West Ham for £5m, was only fit enough to take his place in defence for the last half hour. O'Neill has gone to notable expense, but Lerner is being given value for money.
The midfield may lack a naturally defensive player, but that will not weigh on the crowd's mind when Ashley Young, James Milner and, now that he is over his foot injury, Stewart Downing promise an interchanging fluidity. Attackers of comparable quality seem not to be within Villa's reach, yet the homegrown Gabriel Agbonlahor was making more of contribution than is popularly recognised even before the weekend winner at Old Trafford.
The real menace that Villa present is the possibility O'Neill will go on improving the standard of the team. It should be an advantage, too, that they are not caught up in European matters, having slogged their way last season to a debilitating Uefa Cup defeat by CSKA Moscow in February. The problem for Liverpool and perhaps others is not simply the danger they pose now, but the increasing impact Villa could have in the years to come.


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Good evening! I can help you out with your legal question tonight. I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In order to better assist you, I need to ask you a few questions. How far along are you in the divorce so far?
Also, do both parties want to stop the divorce or do you just not want to get a divorce?
papers have been served, and a call in interview with Judge has been scheduled
and neither party wants to get a divorse
I see, it will be easy to stop the divorce then. Congratulations! You need to file a Joint Stipulation and Order to Dismiss the case with prejudice. This is a simple document, so I'll tell you what it needs to include.
It needs to have the caption (parties names and the title of the document)
Then say "Come now (your name) and (spouse's name) and hereby agree to dismiss the Complaint for Divorce with prejudice in the above-captioned matter.
Then you need to have a space for both of you to sign and then a space for the judge to sign.
You will both sign it and then submit it to the court and then the judge will sign it and then you file it and the case will be dismissed.
Here is an example for you to look at: http://securities.stanford.edu/1042/COH09_01/2010419_f02o_09CV03789.pdf
Did you have any other questions tonight?
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ECOP3019 - Finance: Volatility and Regulation
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Foreign exchange, international bond and derivative markets have expanded dramatically over the past 20 years. This unit of study examines reasons for the growth of these markets and their vulnerability to some form of volatility and crisis. Case studies of individual corporate financial crises and national financial crises are considered. The unit also addresses the regulation of financial markets, both on a national and international scale. It looks at the history of regulation, key regulatory and monitoring agencies, and arguments for a new international financial architecture.
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This is a very pretty piece. I don't know what the stone is but it looks like carnelian. Cameo looks to be a Roman soldier. The opposite side has nice scroll work. Measures 1 1/2" by 1 1/2" which includes the bale holder. Piece is heavy.During the holidays, I will offer next day shipping on receipt of payment. I accept paypal and money orders. I expect payment within 7 days of auction end. If you have a problem arise, please contact me. It is possible we can make other arrangements with open communication. Please check out my other items. I will be offering a wide variety of vintage and antique purses, dishes, roseville, tea pots, linens, and jewelry. Insurance is optional and left to the discretion of the buyer. I will not be responsible for items after shipping. Happy Holidays Everyone!


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The handling of liquid resources is not a clear-cut process. In fact, it is as fluid as the liquid itself. Every wastewater project has specific criteria that demand a combination of design innovation and product versatility. The key to successfully handling wastewater is selecting the right pump to solve the liquid handling needs.
Maintaining Flow
The flow of wastewater can be compromised, and an interim pumping solution may be required for many reasons:
- When a sewer system needs scheduled maintenance
- If a wastewater treatment plant must be expanded
- During critical emergency response situations—such as floods or overflows
- In these situations and many others, a temporary or rental liquid handling provider will be needed to supply critical equipment—from a centrifugal trash pump to a floating pump system.
Case Studies
In this section, three case studies provide examples of how wastewater handling challenges were solved through the careful evaluation and the selection of the right pumping solution.
Floating Pump System Saves Louisiana Parish Homes from Floodwaters
In a residential area outside Baton Rouge, La., heavy winter rains flooded a swollen levy and lock drainage system, resulting in more than 10 feet of floodwater that threatened homes and residents. For almost two weeks, residents scrambled for sandbags to keep the encroaching water from their homes. However, with the ongoing danger from additional winter storms, the water was not draining from the area fast enough.
Local parish officials reached out to a liquid handling solution provider to help design a system that would accelerate the draining process while protecting homes and infrastructure from the floodwaters. Within hours, this provider designed a solution to meet the critical needs of the community.
The system used two floating pumps stations. Each station consisted of a 42-inch, two-stage high-efficiency, self-contained axial flow pump that was capable of producing the high water flows that are ideal for flood control and large dewatering projects. It delivered maximum flows of up to 68,500 gallons per minute and produces a maximum head of 27 feet.
The two floating dewatering systems removed more than 96,000 gallons per minute of floodwater from the aging system of levies and locks. They operated 24 hours per day for three consecutive weeks and reduced the water levels from 14 feet above flood stage to normal.
With no more winter storms on the horizon, officials were able to focus on a long-term solution rather than the water at their doorsteps, and residents were able to pack away the sandbags and carry on with their lives.
As a result of current and past projects with the parish, the solution provider has become the area's go-to resource for temporary pump, dewatering and bypass needs. A parish official stated, "… the water will still take about two weeks to completely return to normal levels, but that is better than the month it would have taken if we had not called on [this company] to set up the pumping operation."
A Bypass for a Wastewater Treatment Plant
To tie new construction into the existing wastewater infrastructure, an expanding wastewater treatment plant required a screened sewage bypass of up to 75 million gallons per day. The project was time sensitive and offered only a small footprint for bypass pumps to operate effectively.
The plant's contractors selected a two-pump bypass solution consisting of a primary system with two large, self-priming centrifugal trash pumps and one smaller, self-priming trash pump to manage the 75 million gallons per day. A backup system using an additional large trash pump was also provided.
The large, centrifugal pump is one of the largest portable, diesel-powered, self-priming centrifugal pumps available for rent—a 30-inch suction x 24-inch pump that delivers up to 28,000 gallons per minute of pumping and up to 96 feet of head. The smaller pump is a self-priming centrifugal pump with an 18-inch suction and 16-inch discharge that delivers a maximum of 16,000 gallons per minute of pumping and up to 200 feet of head. These pumps are usually mounted on a skid and feature a standard vacuum priming system that allows them to run continuously, unattended and even run dry.
Using three pumps with one backup for the bypass was cleaner and easier to maintain within the tight space constraints at the plant, and it used less diesel fuel throughout the continuous month-long bypass. Because of the liquid handling solution providers' practice of stamping the high-density polyethylene (HDPE) to secure the welds and hydro-testing the system, the successful bypass was spill-free, cutting the plant contractor's costs.
Multiphase Engineered Bypasses Aid in Crucial Sewer System Upgrades
Halfway through a multibillion dollar wastewater treatment upgrade, a city in the southeastern U.S. began the crucial separation of its antiquated combined sewer overflow (CSO) system. With nearly 2 million customers, the city did not want residents to be adversely impacted by the upgrade to a separated wastewater and stormwater system.


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We have Patient Financial Counselors who can assist you with any questions you may have with your bill. You can reach our Billing Department at 269.337.4460. They will also assist you in setting up a payment plan if necessary.
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JALALABAD: At least nine people were killed on Saturday and dozens more were injured when three Taliban suicide bombers attacked a bank in eastern Afghanistan, officials and the insurgent group said.
The attack happened around noon local time in Jalalabad, a city in eastern Afghanistan's Nangarhar Province. "Three suicide terrorists today entered the bank in the city of Jalalabad and blew themselves up, resulting in 3 dead and 14 others wounded," a statement from the office of Afghan President Hamid Karzai said.
CNN, however, cited local officials as saying that at least nine people had been killed while more than 70 others were said to be wounded. It provided no details about their conditions.
"Shahid, Zara Jan and Jamal-ud-Din, three martyr-seeking Mujahideen of the Islamic Emirate who were armed with heavy and small arms and explosive vests got into the Kabul Bank's military section where the agents of NDS, a local spy agency of US-NATO invaders and the puppets of the [Afghan National Army (ANA)] were waiting to get their monthly pay and engaged in bloody firefight using heavy and small machine guns and hand grenades which left several dozens of puppets and spy agents of NDS killed or wounded," a Taliban spokesperson said through a statement.
The Taliban spokesperson added: "At about 2.00 p.m., Mujahideen using a remote-controlled device detonated an Auto Rickshaw stuffed with some 50 kg of explosives outside the bank which killed or wounded more than 10 puppet soldiers who had been surrounding the bank besides damaging the building."
The NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) did not report any fatalities among its service members, nor did it indicate its service members were involved. The Taliban is known to exaggerate statements about attacks.
"Insurgents blatantly targeted Afghan civilians in this truly vile attack on the people of Afghanistan," said Rear Admiral Vic Beck, ISAF Director of Public Affairs. "We hope the grieving hearts of those who have lost loved ones, as well as the injuries of those who survived the attack, heal quickly. We will continue working with the Afghan government in bringing those responsible to justice."
Meanwhile, the office of Karzai said in a statement that the president condemned the attack and added: "Once again, these [terrorists] showed they don't want the Afghan people to continue their peaceful lives."