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By Tom Lappas, Citizen Editor 04/14/11
In the late 1970s, there was nothing in the corporate world of Henrico County – or Greater Richmond – quite like what the mind of Sidney Gunst envisioned. Only a few years removed from college, Gunst was dreaming big.
"I had the idea that more was better," he recalled.
Gunst's thoughts became clearer as he traveled the country to observe office complexes, selecting pieces of what he saw elsewhere to help hone his vision for Henrico's Far West End. He envisioned a corporate setting in which employees could feel comfortable amid lush, well-maintained surroundings; enjoy concerts, fitness trails and a library; and generally be surrounded by other like-minded people in a true community setting.
But dreams and ideas alone would not move dirt.
"I was an ambitious young 28-year-old with an idea and no money," recalled Gunst, who at the time was working for the Pruitt family on a development project in Henrico's Near West End.
That's where ambition took over. Gunst approached two real estate investors – Henry Stern and David Arenstein – and sold them on his concept. With their funding and his determination, the Innsbrook Corporate Center soon came to life.
The development of Innsbrook – today an 850-acre community of more than 400 businesses, 22,000 employees, four residential subdivision, a post office, library, shops and concert venue – ranks 18th on the Henrico Citizen's list of the 24 most significant events in Henrico history.
Bigger is better
As it turns 29 years old this month, Innsbrook is the second-largest employment center in Greater Richmond, and its development helped shape Henrico as a business-friendly county while setting in motion much of the subsequent development of the county's West End.
Gunst's motivation was simple.
"I wanted to go the next level of creating a live-work-play environment," he said. "We were marketing it as the ultimate employee benefit plan."
At the center of his concept was attractive, cohesive landscaping – something he felt was critical in order to provide the true sense of quality and community that would be key to attracting tenants. A small billboard erected at the site as its first building was being constructed in the early 1980s promised that the community would adhere to "a commitment to excellence." Gunst was resolute in his determination to live up to that goal, implementing more stringent development and landscaping standards than Henrico County required, as a way to set the standard for western Henrico.
Though he was able to convince his key investors to come on board without much difficulty, convincing a corporate tenant to move to the far reaches of Henrico County – and away from the downtown corridor – proved much tougher.
"It was too far out, could we deliver long-term?" Gunst recalled, citing some of the common hesitancies he heard from businesses at the time. "Nobody wants to be the first one to move in."
Finally, after two years of discussions, Gunst landed Innsbrook's first tenant, Hewlett Packard. Construction on its facility began in late 1981, and the company moved into its new home in April 1982. Steadily, others followed. Today, Innsbrook is home to a number of major companies, including Capital One, Dominion Virginia Power, Humana Market Point, Markel Corporation, SnagAJob.com and a plethora of others.
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In the mid-1990s, Highwoods Properties began a five-year process of buying out the remaining sites controlled by Gunst and his investors. That process was completed by 2000, and today Highwoods controls about 30 percent of the land in Innsbrook. The rest is owned by individual owners and businesses or real estate investment groups. (Gunst owns the Innsbrook Shoppes and serves on the Innsbrook Owners Association's board of directors.)
Though his creation has been viewed as the epicenter of Henrico's business community for decades, Gunst said it's far from perfect.
"I make the joke that if I had know then what I knew later, I probably wouldn't have done it," he said. "It was not a fully refined plan."
That was partially the result of county zoning regulations, which limited what could be built, and partially, Gunst said, the result of his own inexperience.
But the community soon will undergo a rebirth of sorts – a transformation that Gunst believes will make it more like the type of place it should have been to begin with. "Innsbrook 2.0," as he terms the new concept, will make the community a more fully integrated, efficient place.
The goal is to create a true mixed-use setting, with more residential and retail space in close quarters to the existing office space. With such an extensive network of infrastructure already in place, it makes sense that it should serve more purposes, Gunst said.
He hopes the end result will be an environment in which people are less reliant upon automobiles, thereby helping to create a more sustainable community.
"Why would anybody want to have 22,000 cars leaving at 5 o'clock to drive to a shopping center to take up 22,000 parking spaces, to then drive home and take up another 22,000 parking spaces?" Gunst asked. Providing people with what they need within a short distance should eliminate many of those trips, he said.
Innsbrook doesn't need to look far to see the same type of concept already taking shape at West Broad Village, in a development Gunst views as complementary. Rocketts Landing, another mixed-use community, continues to grow at the Henrico-Richmond line.
Innsbrook's build-out as a business center took about 30 years, and Gunst anticipates it could take at least half as long for its rebirth to be completed. Once that happens, he said, "we can double the size, because we are a credible, desirable environment."
Despite struggling like most others during the recent recession – Innsbrook's vacancy rate rose as high as 22 percent – the community is now enjoying an upswing, with less than 10 percent vacancy.
The community's resilience, Gunst believes, is proof that it is more than just a place to work. And though he scoffs at the notion that Innsbrook changed the course of West End development ("I think it would have [developed] regardless," he said), there's no debating the role it has played in the type of development that followed.
"I hope that we created a good example for a level of quality that affected people," Gunst said. "We wanted to create more than Broad Street frontage. The market really embraced it."
Mother, son work to raise funds for Make-A-Wish
By Kyla Coleman, Special to the Citizen 07/23/2017 FeaturesGeneral News
A mother and son duo raising money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Betsy Owen, Goochland County native, and her five year old son Israel have been making a difference in the Henrico community for two years. Owen works at Maggiano's Little Italy in Short Pump. Betsy and her fellow co-workers have split into teams to raise a total of $15,000 for Make-A-Wish. > Read more.
Eyes in the sky
By Patty Kruszewski, Citizen Managing Editor 07/21/2017 General NewsGovernment
Members of the Henrico Citizens Police Academy Alumni (pictured) got a rare peek at the "high" side of law enforcement recently, with a trip to the Metro Aviation Hangar adjacent to Richmond International Airport.
About 25 academy alumni gathered at the hangar July 11 to hear Officer Shaun McCarthy describe a typical day aloft - and some not so typical – in a Cessna owned by the Metro Aviation Unit. > Read more.
Rock on!
By Patty Kruszewski, Citizen Managing Editor 07/21/2017 FeaturesGeneral News
The painted rocks craze is thriving in Henrico, as a walk around the grounds of local libraries and parks will demonstrate. This rock was spotted near Libbie Mill Library, and there's a slideshow of many more uniquely-painted stones on the RVA Rocks Facebook page (https://facebook.com/groups/RVARocks/).
Painting and hiding rocks is a family activity appropriate for all ages, and parents especially like the way it fosters creativity and gets kids outdoors. > Read more.
Goochland man arrested at RIC with gun
Citizen Staff Reports 07/20/2017 General NewsPublic Safety
A Goochland County man was arrested at Richmond International Airport July 19 after Transportation Security Administration officers found a loaded semi-automatic handgun in the traveler's carry-on bag.
A TSA officer detected the 9 mm caliber handgun inside the man's carry-on bag as it entered the security checkpoint X-ray machine. The handgun was loaded with 12 bullets. > Read more.
Kansas man struck, killed while crossing West Broad Street
Citizen Staff Reports 07/20/2017 General NewsPublic Safety
A 54-year-old Kansas man was struck and killed by a car while attempting to cross West Broad Street near Bethlehem Road in the Near West End at about 10:30 p.m., July 19.
Julius A. McBride of Overland Park, Kansas, was struck by a car traveling east on West Broad Street. > Read more.
Julius A. McBride of Overland Park, Kansas, was struck by a car traveling east on West Broad Street. > Read more.
Kansas man struck, killed while crossing West Broad Street
Henrico Police warn citizens to 'Take it, Lock it or Lose it'
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Tottenham Hotspur face a major injury crisis when they visit Fulham in their FA Cup sixth round clash on Saturday. You can watch all the live FA Cup football by signing up with us here on Live Sport Network.
Tottenham's preparations to their league tie against Everton were hampered by a virus outbreak while Jermaine Jenas, Tom Huddlestone, Ledley King, Jonathan Woodgate, Aaron Lennon and David Bentley are all out of action due to injuries.
Manager Harry Redknapp will be looking to put his strongest possible team but is expected to give a run out to some of the reserve players as he looks to maintain his side's challenge for Champions League spot. With Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United and Manchester City all out of the tournament, Redknapp will be aware that his side has a great chance to pick up some silverware though his ambitions could be curtailed by an in form Fulham side.
The Cottagers have not suffered a defeat in their last eight games and have won five games during that period including a 4-0 win over Notts County in the fifth round of the FA Cup. While a place in Europe next season remains Fulham's main priority, manager Roy Hodgson will be pushing his players secure a victory against Tottenham and remain in contention to win their first major trophy in more than 35 years.
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London Grammar are one the best acts to emerge from the British music scene in a very, very long time. Every release they put out is absolute gold, their album being something truly special. Reid's voice is just phenomenal, powerfully strong yet filled with soft emotion, and the production is clearly influenced by the more electronic side of music. Honestly, it's hard to point out their best work as they're one of the the rare groups that have a perfect release catalog; however, personally Metal & Dust, Shyer & Help Me Lose My Mind are in my top picks.


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Although Season 1 didn't go as planned for rapper, Game and his fiancee, Tiffney Cambridge, they're willing to take another shot at love with a second season of their Vh1 reality show.
The couple will attempt to rekindle their romance and continue to co-parent their children as they figure out where to take their relationship. Of course, Tiffney still wants to get married, but she's worried her batboy beau will never be ready to fully commit.
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Marketing is still possible in tough timesPosted by brosenberg on March 19, 2009
There are no dealers who have escaped the turmoil of the current economic downturn. As a result, it's pretty safe to assume most dealers have made substantial, if not total, cuts in their marketing budgets. It seems there must be some law that says when cash flow is tight, budgets for marketing are the first to get the squeeze.
But chopped budgets should not mean giving up on marketing. Attitudes like: "We don't have any budget for this" are feeble excuses for not finding ways to continue to market. I well remember previous tough times when, as president of our trade association, I urged our staff on with my slogan: "Think big. . . cheap!" And we did.
When we couldn't buy ads, we'd increase our efforts to get free publicity. When we couldn't print our fancy member newsletters, we created cheap audio tapes in the office to send out. But today, dealers have a power like never before. It's e-mail, and it offers the greatest vehicle ever to "think big cheap!" That is, of course, if it's used right.
As I see it, most dealers don't recognize the need to leverage their customer knowledge to make relevant offers that will get a response. Information technology gurus are calling it "e-mail analytics" — the detailed breakdown of, in this case, your customer database. In layman's terms, it's simply knowing as much as possible about the customers and/or prospects in your email database. Then, tailoring offers and incentives that could resonate specifically with them.
The first thing to recognize is that all customers are not the same. Your customer base is definitely segmented. Knowing as much as possible about those customers helps you identify their segment. Therefore, one size will not fit all when it comes to e-mail marketing. No dealer can speak effectively to all his customers with only one offer. In that case, he's just filling the customers' mailbox with untargeted messages and offers that don't stand a chance of drawing a response. Done right, however, and the opposite can be true.
Almost everyone agrees that knowing our customers is the only way to succeed in tough times. And, they should thoughtfully be segmented into, say: anglers, skiers, cruisers, dock-sitters, with youngsters, with teens, empty nesters or other categories as may fit. An offer to test your newest ski model isn't likely to appeal to your angler customers, so you don't bother them with such an e-mail. In not doing so, you will also establish credibility that when they do receive an e-mail from you it's something they know will interest them.
In these economic times, even our best customers are slower and need more reasons to make the purchase. But, we know without a doubt that they continue to want our boats and are emotionally connected to them. The purchase may be delayed for the moment, but at any time a well designed and targeted offer sent by e-mail could easily open a checkbook. The best thing is the cost of good e-mail marketing strategies couldn't be cheaper!


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'Drop Dead Diva's' Margaret Cho Talks Season Finale, Wanting Jane and Grayson Together (Q&A)
But in true Diva season finale fashion, Jane and Owen's nuptials won't come without a few complications. "In a lot of ways, Jane is trying to make this work in this framework," Margaret Cho, who plays resourceful assistant Teri, tells Celebuzz.
"It's tough and a pretty intense experience," she continues. "So, I think viewers are going to be really surprised."
Cho, who's up for an Emmy for 30 Rock and currently touring America with her "Mother" show, spoke with Celebuzz about the season finale, her personal thoughts on the show's romances and what she'd like to see for Teri if the show gets a fifth season.
Celebuzz: It looks like Grayson may finally tell Jane how he feels on the season finale. What can you say about that?
Margaret Cho: Yeah, it comes to a head. It's crazy intense. So, I think people are going to be really excited. For me, it's what I've been waiting for from these characters for years!
CB: Do you personally think that Jane and Grayson should be together?
MC: Yeah, absolutely. I always thought that was the right thing. And then again, the story of the show is that you can't have what you want. It's kind of like on Grey's Anatomy, how [Meredith and Derek] were together and then it took years to get back together.
CB: Teri is a bridesmaid at the wedding, but does she get to do anything else?
MC: No, but it's a big deal. It's a big wedding. She was briefly impersonating Jane to get her the wedding caterer. So, she's been a part of the whole thing from the beginning.
CB: In real life, weddings are a big affair. Did it feel like a real wedding when you were shooting the season finale?
MC: It doesn't feel like you're shooting a wedding, because you shoot it out of sequence and also we're on a set. Actually we were at the St. Regis hotel, which is like a nice hotel, and they wouldn't let us sit on the couches. That's how you know it isn't a real wedding. I think it's just what fans would like it to be. I'm really super excited that people are going to be blown away by it.
CB: Also, Fred is back on the season finale. What can you tell us about his return?
MC: Oh, it's a really great moment. I love Fred and I love Ben [Feldman], the person, he's really my good friend. So, it's exciting to have him back and he's nominated for an Emmy for supporting actor for Mad Men. So, he's doing pretty well.
CB: You were able to explore Teri's musical side with Lady Bodacious this season. Does that make a comeback on the finale?
MC: Not in the finale, but I definitely love doing all that stuff. I'm a musician, so it made sense to me and it was really a fun thing. So, I'm really excited.
CB: If the show gets another season, what do you want for Teri?
MC: Teri needs a boyfriend, I think. She's definitely Teri for Teri's sake – there's never a man involved there. But, that's my idea for Teri. It hasn't happened yet, but I really think it's an important thing… I'd love to see her have a relationship.
CB: What kind of girlfriend would Teri be?
MC: I think she'd be really, really needy. You know, like super-suspicious that they're cheating [laughs].
CB: Drop Dead Diva does the best season finale cliffhangers. How do you think people are going to feel at the end of this one?
MC: I think people are going to be so psyched for next season. That's how I felt after I read it. I was like, "Oh my God, what's going to happen?!" I love that. And I love that it inspires that kind of feeling in me and I'm there making it. So, I think that everybody is going to be really excited.
The Drop Dead Diva Season 4 finale airs Sunday at 9 PM on Lifetime. Kelly Osbourne and Chelsea Kane guest star on the season finale. Watch the sneak peeks below.
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Hyrule Historia was released with much fanfare in Japan just under a year ago. Along with featuring never-before-seen concept art and interviews with the producers of the Zelda series, it featured for the first time an official timeline of the series; something which an innumerable number of fans had been pining after for years. After much complaints from the fans that possibly the most important document in the history of the Zelda series was a Japan only exclusive, Nintendo announced an English version with a late January release date in 2013. Fast-forward to today and Dark Horse has released the cover for the much anticipated book. Hit the jump to take a look!
You may be wondering why the English version has such a different cover to the Japanese release. Dark Horse editor Patrick Thorpe gave us this insight on the design.
"Hyrule Historia is a history book, not only about the development of the games, but the history of Hyrule as well. We wanted the reader to feel like they were stepping through the gate, back in time, and experiencing all aspects of the Legend of Zelda … But we loved the gate's symbol because it is fraught with meaning, much of which is explained in different sections of the book, and appear again and again throughout the series. One of the other reasons is that there are Skyward Sword sections that bookend Hyrule Historia. It felt appropriate to put a symbol from the 25th anniversary game on the cover. I hope that you all like it as much as we do."
Along with the new cover, Dark Horse have also released an accompanying teaser trailer to once again wet your appetite over the upcoming release. Check out the video below.
I think that the new cover design is interesting. The inclusion of the Gate of Time is certainly a departure from the Japanese cover, which did not feature any aspects from the series itself except the 25th Anniversary Logo, which is absent from this cover.
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Five years ago, as Randy Pausch's "last lecture" spread around the world via email, social media and news broadcasts, tributes poured into his office at CMU. By early 2008, Pausch, a professor of computer science, human-computer interaction and design, reported receiving more than 6,000 emails from people who said his lecture had (in his words) inspired them to "stop feeling sorry for themselves."
Thousands of people also sent cards, letters and packages to Pausch (CS'88) in the months before his death from pancreatic cancer on July 25, 2008. They came from at least 40 U.S. states, five Canadian provinces, and every continent except Antarctica. Some people weren't sure how to spell his name--letters arrived at CMU addressed to Randy "Rausch" or "Pouch" or "Lausch."
Many suggested can't-fail miracle cures for Pausch's terminal illness, ranging from "Essaic tea" to high-frequency radio waves. A prison inmate in California, who described himself as chairman of the "Christ for President" committee, told Pausch to consume plankton. "Eat what whales eat and live forever," he promised. Others tried to convert Pausch to their religion and sent texts or tracts. A lady in Gilbert, S.C., was begging "on my knees" for Pausch to call her church's pastor.
A few letters were just inappropriate. Some, perhaps not understanding the gravity of Pausch's illness, asked for his help launching businesses. A lady from Gettysburg, Pa., criticized Pausch because she'd seen him show photos of his oldest children, Logan and Dylan, but not his youngest, Chloe, "and it just broke my heart," she said. (For the record, the lady was wrong.)
But those were a minority. Cleah Schlueter, project coordinator for the Alice team, has carefully saved more than 500 of those letters and cards. In some cases, people seemed to be writing to Pausch to express emotions about loved ones who had died unexpectedly. They hadn't been able to tell their loved ones they loved them, so they were using Pausch as a surrogate. In other cases, people were writing to thank Pausch for sharing his story. People in Celebration, Florida, and Lancaster, Pa., offered the Pausches free living space. The owner of a chicken restaurant in Virginia sent the Pausches 10 gift certificates for meals. Books, toys, jewelry and blankets were sent for the Pausch children. (Practically all of the gifts were donated to Pittsburgh-area charities.)
Most were simply moved by Pausch's courage and his message, which was turned into the best-selling book, The Last Lecture, with help from Jeffrey Zaslow (DC'80). "Your book has given me new insight, and I thank you for that," said a woman in Wappinger Hills, N.Y., whose son was struggling with mental illness. "Your love story does my heart good," said a man in Garland, Texas, who had seen Pausch and his wife, Jai, on television.
Students were especially moved by Pausch's message. More than one wrote to Pausch that they planned to pursue computer science careers after watching his "last lecture" online. A 12th grader in Los Altos, Calif., whose best friend was dying from cancer wrote that she looked to the Pausches for inspiration whenever it seemed too difficult to carry on. In Hsinchu, Taiwan, language students at the National Experimental High School watched Pausch's "last lecture" and his time management lecture and then wrote essays about them, in English and Mandarin, which they bound into a book and sent to him. "You will always be here in my heart, and please, never give up," an eighth-grader named Demi wrote.
Pausch read many of the letters, and even answered some of them, until his worsening illness prevented him from continuing, Schlueter says. The Last Lecture remained on the New York Times bestseller list for 80 weeks. (Tragically, Pausch's collaborator, Zaslow, died in a car accident Feb. 10, 2012 in Michigan. He was 53.) As of September 2012, the lecture itself has been viewed 15 million times on YouTube, and downloaded by millions of others from iTunes and other file-sharing sites.
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Incomparable master, insufferable braggart.
At the height of his fame, on the brink of disaster. Seducing his audience while baring his soul.
Citizen Kane rocketed Orson Welles into boy genius Hollywood stardom, a trajectory rarely witnessed before or since. Only in his mid-20s, he was given complete artistic control over his next film, the movie he thought was certain to be his masterpiece.
Instead, The Magnificent Ambersons ruined Welles, who waged and lost a power struggle with the studio. The Magnificent Welles captures Welles, alone in a Brazilian hotel room while on location for another movie, as he gradually realizes his masterpiece is slipping away.
"Marcus Wolland deftly impersonates Welles" (Seattle Weekly) in this acclaimed one-man show that is alternately a memoir of Welles' breathtaking career and a chronicle of his efforts to recapture control of the film.
"Wolland bears a remarkable resemblance to Welles. There are moments his curling lips, arched eyebrows and body language suggest Welles playing Charles Foster Kane and others when he suggests a more vulnerable side to Welles.... Wolland ... turns the show into a genuine tour de force."
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We recommend The Magnificent Welles for viewers aged 14 and above. Orson Welles was a man of great intensity, and that intensity is evident here.
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Do You Track Your Exes on Facebook? — Survey of the Day
Sometimes it's best to take an out of sight, out of mind approach to an ex after a breakup. However, in our brave new world of social media, the chances are your former flame is just a couple clicks away, making it difficult to completely ignore them.
How Much Do You Spend a Year On Your Friends' Weddings? — Survey of the Day
Weddings are a big business. And it's not just the ten of thousands of dollars the happy couple and their parents will shell out on the ceremony and reception.
Who's Lazier — Men or Women? [POLL]
Earlier this month, we learned that women have edged ahead of men in terms of average IQ.
But if the fairer sex wants to use their extra smarts to take over the world they're probably going to have to get off the couch first.
Is College Still Worth the Money It Costs? — Survey of the Day
It used to be a given that a college education was worth the money. But the price of a four-year education has skyrocketed over the last couple decades, and — due to the bad economy –a college degree has become less of a surefire job guarantee.
So have these factors changed opinions on college's worthiness?
Ernie Els Wins the Open Championship After Adam Scott Collapses on Last Four Holes
Ernie Els won the British Open Sunday, which is the fourth major championship for the big South African.
But his victory came at the expense of his good friend Adam Scott, who bogeyed the last four holes to lose to Els by a stroke.
Do You Trust the Internet? — Survey of the Day
The scope of the internet is mind-boggling. These days, there is more information available to you on your Smartphone than there is the world's largest libraries.
But is this information you can so easily access from the web reliable?
Are You Using Your Cell Phone for the Majority of Your Web Browsing? — Survey of the Day
In our 4G world, the internet connection you can get on your cellphone is almost as good as the one on your home computer or laptop.
Greenpeace Tricks Media With Another Shell Oil Hoax
At first glance, it seemed like Shell Oil had set themselves up for some pretty epic trolling.
Did You Cheat When You Were in School? — Survey of the Day
New York City is just the latest school district to be rocked with a large-scale high school cheating scandal, this one involving state exams and cell phones.
Earlier this year there were also high profile cases of mass cheating in Houston and Long Island.
Do You Feel 'Phantom' Phone Vibrations? — Survey of the Day
As our cell phones evolve to perform more and more functions, we become more and more tethered to the devices.
In fact, our phones have become so much a part of us that the majority of people report feeling 'phantom' phone vibrations during times in which nobody is actually trying to contact them.


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Lykki Li "Little Bit" (Aether remix)
By Lizelle Jackson | November 2, 2008
So it has taken me awhile to jump on the Lykke Li bandwagon, probably because she has been everywhere I look in the blog sphere. Well, I'm not going to deny it anymore, because her album is growing on me more and more every day. As of late, I had especially been taken with "Little Bit", and that is when I came across this remix by San Antonio native, Aether. There is just something about the combination of his gritty drums and dance rhythms, combined with her ethereal vocals that make for an irresistible listen. Be on the look out for his upcoming remix album "Artifacts", and make sure you check the tunes on his myspace as well. I hope to be hearing a lot more from him in the future.
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Razer Blade laptop slices PC game footprint
The Blade gaming laptop looks like a notebook computer from the future, but it's arrived at a prime time for PC gamers.
Razer, a video game accessory company, brought the pricey $2,800 product to market late last year, and the laptop earned an Innovations award at the Consumer Electronics Show in January.
But last month's debut of Diablo III, the fastest-selling PC game ever, could finally give gamers in the market for a replacement PC the option of one optimized for gaming.
"There's a rapidly growing market for high-quality hardware that targets PC gamers, and Razer is tapping into that," says DFC Intelligence founder David Cole.
Despite its price tag, the Blade has some strong selling points:
•Portability. Manufactured with an aluminum chassis, the Blade weighs less than 6.5 pounds — less than half that of some competing units.
And at 0.88 inches thick, the Blade is half the thickness of other gaming laptops. Razer co-founder and CEO Min-Liang Tan has said that he expects pro gamers and hard-core enthusiasts alike to gravitate to the Blade because it is easier to carry but can work as a replacement for a desktop computer. It's also cool-looking. With a brushed obsidian finish, the Blade has a minimalist profile that wouldn't look out of place in a futuristic film such as Prometheus. Atop the display, there's a built-in webcam and microphone for video chatting.
•Performance. Inside the Blade is an Intel Core i7 dual core processor and Nvidia graphics processor, so the machine has the power to handle current graphic-rich games such as Diablo III. And the Blade has some built-in features to make playing games easier. An LCD touch-tracking panel can serve as a mouse and mousepad when playing a game, or players can choose to connect a USB mouse.
Just above that are 10 programmable keys that can be set to serve as one-touch favorites. Program them to perform an action in a video game, or set them to call up Facebook or other Web destinations. (I felt lost using the touch-pad and programmed keys in place of the familiar mouse while playing Diablo III. But after 10 minutes or so of forced playing, I intuitively caught on.)
Razer is working with developers of PC games -- among them Star Wars: The Old Republic -- to create custom icons that will have game-specific icons and actions tied to the 10 keys, and in-game maps that appear on the LCD touch panel.
•Prestige. The Blade's features and functions made PC gaming a pleasure. Diablo III's demon-filled world of dungeons came to life spectacularly on the laptop's 17.3-inch high-definition display.
The game has an old-school, top-down point of view, but it's been rendered lovingly by the Activision Blizzard developers into a richly detailed world that looks like an animated Frazetta painting. The cemeteries and cathedrals were spooky, and enemies such as the spider queen were suitably gross-looking and sounding.
A high-def digital download of the action film Mission: Impossible: Ghost Protocol looked stunning, too. Web pages and text were super-clear. The sound from the built-in speakers was fine, but hard-core gamers probably will opt for headphones to hear up to 7.1-channel surround soundtracks.
A certain cachet
The Blade does have shortcomings. For one, there's no disc drive. But you can connect an external drive — or additional storage to supplement its 256-gigabyte solid state hard drive — via the three USB ports on the side. There's also an HDMI output for connecting to a TV.
But what Razer has concocted here is a product that will have cachet with a certain audience. If someone pulls out a Blade at the airport or at a gaming gathering, all eyes will certainly be on it.
If price is a concern, you certainly can assemble a comparable or more powerful machine for less from other manufacturers such as Falcon Northwest, Origin and Alienware, which is owned by Dell. And as a self-contained computer, the Blade is not upgradeable — a "feature" that will turn off many tinkerers.
What Razer has done is succeed in assembling what you need for PC gaming into one sexy, sleek package.
The bottom line on Blade
•Pro: Light and eye-catching laptop for gaming enthusiasts.
•Con: Not future-proof and not necessarily the most powerful machine for the money.
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Have Mental Health Questions? Ask a Psychiatrist Online
I am doing a research paper and would like an intelligent answer. I posted a link below to an article about schizophrenia and sleep. Are they saying that sleep triggers some symptoms of schizophrenia in people who already have it and that getting enough sleep is important if you have this disease?
Hello- Thank you for asking the question. I have over 35 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families & am happy to reply.
I am happy to help you with this.
I have worked with patients with Schizophrenia for over 30 years and what they are trying to convey is that persons with schizophrenia MAY have symptoms of the disorder triggered by poor sleep patterns--which quite frankly is not news.
They are also asserting that there is a possibility that sleep disturbances ( a separate issue from schizophrenia) may also lead to increased triggering of schizophrenic symptoms.
None of this is fact at this point- only research speculation.
It has long been known that persons with schizophrenia recurrent problems with sleep whether they be symptom related or side effects from medication.
I see you have entered chat.......is there anything else I can help to clarify with this?
And is true with all people- good sleep patterns mean better functioning.
Here is another helpful resource for you:
If there is anything else I can help with please respond and I will be most happy to reply.
Kindest regards, Bill
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Thank you.
So do you think someone who just has insomnia issues faces the potential to get schizophrenia from sleep issues? I find that kind of hard to believe that insomnia could trigger such a mental illness.
Or does the sleep problems trigger symptoms in people who would have already developed it?
What I'm gathering from this article is that sleep disturbances can trigger symptoms in schizophrenia and may be a cause for these symptoms not just a consequence but sleep alone won't give some one schizo.
Thanks Bill this all seems to make sense to me now. Last question before I complete my assignment. This article is trying to convey the same message as the other one, correct? There are just so many out there so it's confusing.
Also it's by the same scientist so I'm assuming its the same thing
Bill last and final question to wrap up my paper. When you say "They are also asserting that there is a possibility that sleep disturbances ( a separate issue from schizophrenia) may also lead to increased triggering of schizophrenic symptoms" do you mean it triggers it in people who don't already have it or people who do have it but sleep triggers it? Sorry if I'm being repetitive like you said it's easy to read to deep into this topic.


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AKRON, Ohio (AP) The state has shown off some new muscle in the fight against snowy and icy roads.
The Ohio Department of Transportation says it's a machine called Epoke that goes on the back of a truck and can treat up to three lanes of road at once. The Akron Beacon Journal reports (http://bit.ly/t7waS9 ) the device unveiled Monday in Akron grinds salt more finely and mixes it with brine before distributing it on the pavement.
An ODOT spokesman says the agency's first Epoke will be tested this winter in Summit County. He says if the experiment goes well, the state will consider buying some of the machines, which cost about $90,000 apiece.
Akron Streets Commissioner Charles Novak says Epokes will mean considerable savings because they allow crews to use less salt.
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A Plausible First Step Toward Tax Reform
Tax reform perpetually tops policymakers' lists for ways to grow the economy, but a generation has passed since the last successful effort, the Tax Reform Act of 1986. This is because of a simple political reality-it's hard. But not, I believe, impossible. In the 26 years since the last reform, both our economy and the global economy have changed so significantly that the case for reform has never been stronger. In addition, the level of political interest in tax reform is the highest it has been since the mid-1990s, with Presidential candidates, Members of Congress, and the President are all talking about the issue.
Considering these motivating factors but also recognizing the political challenges, I devised a six-point proposal for revenue-neutral tax reform that addresses some of the most harmful elements of the current tax system but purposefully stops short of an outright overhaul. Here, I outline the key elements of this pro-growth, progressive, and practical proposal that, while not perfecting our current convoluted tax system, constitutes a significant leap forward.
When examining the case for tax reform, two characteristics of the current tax code stand out: 1) the corporate tax rate is too high to permit them to compete in the current competitive global economy, and 2) there exists an excess of tax preferences - government subsidies - that distort taxpayers' natural decisions and lead to a misallocation of resources. Fortuitously, these two faults are complementary from a budget perspective - revenue raised by curtailing or repealing distortionary tax subsidies can be used to fund the reduction of the most harmful tax rate in the current tax code. With this in mind, my plan consists of three business tax changes and three individual tax changes:
1. Phase down the corporate tax rate to 25%.
2. Make permanent the 50% bonus depreciation that encourages business investment in equipment and machines in the United States.
3. Limit the deductability of interest expenses for C corporations to 90%.
4. Replace the current mortgage interest deduction with a flat 12% tax credit available to itemizers and non-itemizers alike.
5. Phase out the state and local tax deduction.
6. Repeal the alternative minimum tax.
The net effect of this proposal would be to reduce the tax code's interference in our economy while still raising the same amount of tax dollars. Dramatically reducing the corporate tax rate by 10 points would bring the U.S. in line with the average corporate tax rate among other industrialized nations, thus removing an important impediment to U.S.-based firms' operating globally. The rate on new corporate investment would be cut 7 points overall, while the subsidy for debt-financed corporate investment would be reduced and the tax on equity-financed investment cut even more. Taken together, these changes would lead to more investment over time, a higher capital stock, and a more productive economy.
The subsidy that encourages higher state and local tax rates would be eliminated over time. The home mortgage interest deduction, a federal subsidy that leads to excessive investment in residential property, would be replaced with a flat 12 percent tax credit for all homeowners with a mortgage. In addition to these changes, the cumbersome and complex alternative minimum tax, which ensnares millions of taxpayers annually, would be repealed.
These tax changes would have the effect of increasing the progressivity of the tax code. Because the state and local tax deduction primarily accrues to higher-income taxpayers, its repeal would generally raise taxes only on those households. Similarly, converting the home mortgage interest deduction to a credit would limit the benefit for higher-income earners while increasing it both for those in the 10 percent tax bracket, and for non-itemizers who currently cannot claim a mortgage break. Democrats committed to furthering the progressivity of the tax system will hopefully find this aspect of the plan appealing, while Republicans can take solace that this shift occurs without any increase in statutory tax rates.
More important than the shift in the progressivity is the shift toward a pro-growth tax system. By reducing the most harmful tax rate and eliminating the most distortionary tax subsidies, this plan, without raising or lowering taxes overall, encourages more investment in productive activities and removes government-imposed distortions that hurt our economy.
These proposals are not the be all and end all for tax reform, but rather just a plausible first step. Other important tax reforms will be necessary, including eliminating the political tax favoritism with which the tax code is littered and modernizing the tax treatment of foreign-sourced income to come in line with our trading partners. However, the key objective of my tax reform plan is to remove some of the primary impediments to economic growth. Once we win that battle, we can tackle the next challenge.


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The company was responsive and showed up on time; however, they were expensive. I needed a new toilet and shower trim installed. I got quotes of $250 from other companies - Aaron charged $297 for the toilet installation. Installation of shower trim should take 30-45 minutes by a professional ( I have done them in an hour and I am not a professional plumber); Aaron quoted me $369. That amounts to about $600 an hour! I told the technician that I would do it myself.
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Chris Gomer was our service pro today. He arrived on time, with a smile, and loaded to bear. I had a number of different issues after just moving into a new home. He did everything from installing a new garbage disposal to coaching me on how to troubleshoot any problem I may have. Great guy, great company. Highly recommend!
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Installed garbage disposal, replaced outdoor leaking hose bib, replaced broken tub drain, researched septic concern.
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Terrific experience from the initial quote to finished product. Aaron Services is lucky to have Gabe as an employee. He is knowledgable and courteous. Could not be happier with his work converting our shower handles from three to one. We are thrilled to have found a company and employee we can count on for future work!
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They were fast and courteous but very pricey. The added service that was not normally done was my drainfield had to be pumped. But WOW three weeks pay, that is a little too expensive. I had to take out a loan to pay for it. I don't think I can afford to call them in the future. So if your on a budget call someone else. Here's the work performed. Pumped septic tank $475, Pumped drainfield $800, Replaced filter $125, Treatment $600, Follow up treatment $600. For a total of $2600, Ouch!
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Here is what they did. Pumped septic tank, Pumped drainfield, Replaced filter, Treatment, and Follow up treatment It was Jan 2017. "2017 is not available in the selects below.
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A copper water pipe developed a pinhole leak in the garage ceiling of my 3 story condo. I contacted Aaron Services and was greeted by a charming young lady. She scheduled an Aaron Services plumber for the next day. The gentleman P. Stieneken arrived at the designated time, diagnosed the problem, repaired the pipe all within 30 minutes. I asked him to replace the water pressure relief valve which he did and set the water pressure at 55 psi. He did an outstanding job in a short time, a pleasant experience for me. The cost was very reasonable and the gentleman very professional. I am not hesitant to highly recommend Aaron for all your plumbing needs
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Had sudden leak from a one year old toilet right before Thanksgiving company was to arrive and Gabriel Jimenez arrived quickly! He repaired the flange and reset toilet. He did a great job, was professional, neat, and a pleasure to work with. We've used Aaron Plumbing for many years.
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Brian T. fixed our plumbing in our shower and did an amazing job! This gentleman was on time, professional, and reasonably priced. Highly recommend!
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Previous owner really messed up shower knob. Had several plumbers look at it, no one really wanted to fix it, didn't know how or wanted to take out the whole wall. One plumber told me we'd need to redo the whole shower for thousands of dollars. Jack knew exactly what to do, got the parts and quickly installed new knob and shower head, no problem. He was very experienced and professional. I'd call him again. Good price too. Have used Aaron's several times and have been pleased.
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I got a quick response to my request for service and Tim was able to resolve the issue with a minimum of effort. Always pleased with the response from Aaron
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Tim did a great job on repairing my newly installed double basin sink. He was thorough and polite. I have used Aaron's plumbing for a couple of years, and am very pleased with them.
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What we thought could be a big problem turned out to be a simple fix. Technician was knowledgeable, fixed it fast and worked quickly. Tim was excellent and we would want him back again.
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I had a leaking faucet and Jack M. came out within a couple of hours of my calling. He quickly diagnosed the problem and came the very next morning to install a new faucet and made sure to check for leaks before leaving. He was very polite and answered all of questions.
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I called at 12, he was here at 3 and work was done by 5. He was fantastic and made sure all bases were covered. Great job!
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Just WOW! Ricky and Jimmy were most professional, courteous and respectful taking care of our needs! Gave good advice without pressure, leaving us with options for the future!
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Cage Warriors Fighting Championship has today signed five more fighters to its ever-expanding roster of exclusive talent.
The new additions - Tim Newman (pictured), Jonatan Westin, Juan Manuel Suarez, Gregor Weibel and Benjamin Brander - have each signed five-fight deals to compete for Europe's leading promotion.
Cage Warriors, which returns to action with its ninth event of the year in Dublin on August 16, can now boast a stable of over 150 athletes committed to fighting exclusively under the CWFC banner.
Newman (10-4) is a top-ten-ranked UK lightweight who has a 2-0 CWFC record, with the most recent of those wins coming via first-round submission against Greg Loughran at CWFC 49.
The 31-year-old Welshman said: "I'm extremely happy to have signed with Cage Warriors Fighting Championship and I'm looking forward to making a challenge for that lightweight world title."
Westin (6-2), a highly-regarded 24-year-old Swedish welterweight, holds notable wins over top Finnish pair Glenn Sparv and Kai Puolakka, as well as CWFC veteran Dan Hope.
"Cage Warriors has a very strong welterweight division but I'm looking forward to being a part of it, and I'm excited to make my debut," said Westin, who has taken all but one of his wins inside the distance.
Suarez (15-6) is an eight-fight veteran of the M-1 promotion who impressed on his CWFC debut earlier this year at CWFC 64, despite dropping a decision loss to Danny Roberts.
The 35-year-old Spaniard, who has taken 12 of his 15 victories by stoppage, said: "Signing with Cage Warriors is a huge opportunity for me and I'm looking forward to competing against the best in Europe."
Weibel (8-2), a former welterweight who's set to move to the 155lbs division, will be keen to pick up his first CWFC win when he returns to action for the first time since his CWFC 64 decision defeat to Matt Inman.
"I'm proud to have signed with Cage Warriors and I'm really excited about the prospect of making a good impression for Europe's top promotion," said the 28-year-old Swiss fighter.
Brander (7-1), a fellow countryman of Weibel's, recently returned to winning ways after tasting defeat for the first time in his career against Nad Narimani in London this past February.
A 26-year-old featherweight who has taken all of his wins inside the first two rounds, Brander said: "I appreciate the chance Cage Warriors has given me and I promise to make my mark on the 145lbs division."
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Air Force Gen. Richard Myers, who will leave his post as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the end of this week, said the United States must win in Iraq because "the outcome and consequences of defeat are greater than World War II."
During an interview with a small group of reporters at the Pentagon, Myers, 63, also said the Army is trying "to get the facts" about recent allegations of abuse involving U.S. troops in Iraq. "The people who made these allegations are known and are talking to the Army."
On Sunday, Human Rights Watch released a report chronicling new claims of abuse, including charges that U.S. soldiers routinely tortured detainees to soften them up for interrogators.
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The latest report follows the investigation and prosecution of U.S. troops for abusing Iraqi prisoners at the Abu Ghraib prison outside Baghdad.
Myers also cautioned against cutting the military budget to help pay for recovery from Hurricane Katrina.
Myers has been chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff since 2001. He will be succeeded by Marine Gen. Peter Pace.
In the interview, Myers linked the post-9/11 war on terrorism with the fighting in Iraq, saying both require a continuing commitment by the American people, who sometimes "tend to forget" the threat from al-Qaeda and other terror groups. "This is a handful of folks who are willing to do despicable acts in the name of extremism," Myers said.
Iraq, Myers said, is now al-Qaeda's "center of gravity," and the United States shouldn't reduce its forces there prematurely. "My view is, if terrorism wins in Iraq, the next 9/11 is right around the corner."
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Myers said U.S. troops will continue to battle the insurgency aggressively, but the role of Iraqi security forces in the fight will continue to expand. "We're not backing off," he said. "You don't win by playing defense."


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posted 04-24-2003 09:37 AM
I have a 12 yr old siberian husky that is urinating on carpet in dining room while we are asleep. He is out at 11 pm and then again the next morning at 8 am, then about 3 x during day. If we block him out of room, he will hold it all night. We had carpet cleaned few days ago, blocked him from room, he was fine. Last night he got through the barrier and urinated. What would help him hold it during night? Mabey anipryl for senility? Appreciate any suggestions, it is hard to keep barrier up to the carpeted room.
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posted 04-24-2003 12:39 PM
Has this dog ever been crate trained???? I would definitely reccommend it if he was crate trained when he was younger. I am not sure now that he is older but I think it would still be ok to crate train him now. I used to hate crates . i thought people who locked their dogs in "cages" were cruel until my keeshond came along. She ate my furniture , carpet , was the hardest dog to housebreak . I crate trained her and it totally changed her. I figured out it was only when I left her home alone that she did these things. When I left or went to bed I would crate her and both of us were happier and healthier for it. I have crate trained every dog I have had since then. They have a natural instinct to den. It is something my dogs really like now.Just a suggestion. Maybe some of the breeders on the board will give a better suggestion . Good luck.
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posted 04-24-2003 01:00 PM
Older dogs often lose control of their "functions"... it's just something you have to accept and work around if you want to keep the dog around longer. It could also be some sort of health problem, so he should be checked by your vet for any infections, etc. You probably can't get him to "hold it" for any longer, so the only way to "fix" the problem is to either take him out sometime during the night, or to provide him with an acceptable place to go in the house.
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posted 04-24-2003 01:27 PM
Goob is right. There is the possibility he has an infection (bladder or other). He might be losing control of his functions and not even realize it. I'd take him to the vet just to be sure
You could also make sure his water intake at night is kept to a minimum.
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posted 04-24-2003 01:49 PM
Yes, he was crate trained, loves his crate but will howl and cry if we put him in it overnight (we leave door open in daytime and he likes to lie in it). He only piddles in middle of night if he has access to that one room! He will not go in rest of house (hardwood floors) but just in the carpeted room. I hoped getting the carpet professionally cleaned and deoderized a few days ago would help, but he got in there last night and urinated. He was vet checked 6 mo again, senior profile labs and urinalysis, everything fine. I just dont understand how he can hold it all night, yet will piddle in that one room if he gets in there. Well, guess I'm going to invest in a safety gate, just hope he doesnt knock it down, he's 55 lbs!
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posted 04-24-2003 04:32 PM
My Shih Tzu started urinating frequently on the floor when we left her at home. She was four years old at the time. I thought that she maybe had a bladder infection, so I took her to the vet and she was just fine. After about a month of doing this she just quit and it hasn't happened again. The vet said that it could be that she was upset or scared and she was just acting out just like a child does.
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posted 04-24-2003 09:37 PM
Dogs have such a keen sense of smell perhaps he can still "sense" the right spot to pee. Now it sounds more of a behavioral thing rather than medical.
Maybe remove the carpet altogether or put a door on the room?? (if possible)
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posted 04-24-2003 11:34 PM
hi again... I just read somewhere about a dog owner putting a few drops of tea tree oil on her carpet to stop the dog from chewing on it.....dog hates the smell, and this worked sucessfully! Thought this might be worth trying with your urinator!!!!
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Hi all ...
I found my way here to this topic because we are experiencing the same thing with our older male dog. He is an 11yr old Pit Bull and over the years has never had a problem with relieving himself inside the house. We recently moved to a new home and both are gone all day working and he is locked up in the house the whole time. Which isn't something he is really used to. So with a combination of age and a change in routine for him, I�m sure that is his problem. So since there really isn�t any other resolution then let him go out during the day � which is impossible � I�ve managed to keep him confined to 1 room so he�s not piddling all over the house, but unfortunately that room is the front room of the house. So with that I�ve just come to the realization that I have to shampoo my carpet frequently and lay out a whole lot of newspaper. But he doesn�t always make it on the paper, and since I can�t be shampooing my carpet nightly, I�m on the hunt for something that I can use to deter him from piddling in certain areas. And I see that someone mention Tea Tree Oil � for chewing because dogs don�t like that scent. I�m going to try that and see what happens� Has anyone else tried it for a piddling problem since that message was posted?? If so I would like to know what the results were� I will update once I�ve tried it myself�
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People, mostly chefs and food shop owners use Sous vide to cook their meat, keeping all the flavors, juices, and texture intact while keeping its natural fat contents. This method works by putting the meat or vegetable in a sealable plastic bag with air vacuumed out and cook by letting it sit on a water bath with a temperature that is lower than the conventional or ordinary cooking temperature. This cooks the meat through, eliminating overcooked results. It maintains a certain temperature that steadily cooks meat, vegetables and other kinds of food for a certain duration. You take control in your cooking through this machine that does wonders for you. This is a safe and surprising way to cook your meals without losing the desired effect.
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Part One of this series explained how the clamping force on a bolted flange connection (BFC) can play a major role in preventing gasket blowout. In fact, more often than not, it is the single most important factor. Part Two discusses the two most important strategies to use for applying the correct clamping force. End users control these strategies. One involves developing a bolt load solution that optimizes the inherent strength of the BFC components. The other is following an installation procedure that ensures that the specified bolt load is reached and evenly distributed around the face of the gasket.
Determination of Optimum Clamping Load
A BFC is composed of three primary components: the gasket, fasteners (bolts/studs, nuts and washers) and flanges. Each component has a role in developing and maintaining the clamping force. Together, they work as a system to produce a successful seal. The state of stress of one component depends on and affects the state of stress of the others. A sealing solution that only considers one or two will miss the opportunity to maximize the clamping force and, therefore, the gasket seal's reliability. Likewise, developing a sealing solution that does not consider the interaction and strength of all components can cause blowout.
The gasket provides the properties that create the seal against the face of the flanges. For the gasket to seal under installed conditions, a minimum stress value is necessary. This value should include the relaxation that will occur during the gasket's installed life. To prevent damage, it also has a maximum stress value that should not be exceeded, its crush strength, which can be obtained from the gasket manufacturer. When a gasket's crush strength is exceeded, the properties that provide the seal break down. An optimized solution targets a stress level that is as high as possible above its minimum value but a comfortably safe margin below its maximum value and a value that may cause a problem to the bolts or flanges.
The bolts provide the mechanical leverage that allows a high and controlled value of force to be transmitted to the gasket. The force from tightening the bolts must be at least high enough to satisfy the gasket's sealing requirements but not so high that it creates a problem with the gasket (exceeded crush strength) or the flange (exceeded strength limit or cause excessive rotation).
Additionally, the bolt has its own limit that must not be exceeded during tightening or under the internal pressure load. The targeted torque must not exceed this limit, and the specification of the bolts must be known. Two bolts of the same size and material can have significantly different limits. For instance, the yield strength at ambient temperature of an American Society for Testing and Materials A 193 Grade B8 Class 1 and Class 2 bolt is 30 ksi and 100 ksi, respectively, for diameters ¾ inch and less. Attempting to tighten a Class 1 bolt to a Class 2 bolt's level can cause damage that results in a loss of clamping force.
As mentioned in Part One of this series, the amount of force required to overcome any incidental loads that would resist the torque load from compressing the gasket must be known. Table 1 in Part One provided a list these of items.
The primary function of the flanges is to transmit the force from the bolts to the gasket and allow for separating the connected pressure equipment for future maintenance. They must be strong enough to accept this force without damage and rigid enough to ensure that they do not excessively rotate across the face of the gasket. In many ways, the flanges are the most important component of a BFC and are often not evaluated in a clamping solution.
Specifying bolt loads without understanding the implications to the flanges can result in blowout or, at the very least, process leakage. Without considering the flanges, such problems are often inaccurately diagnosed as a gasket problem. To help understand the possible effect of excessive rotation, Figure 1 (A, B and C) shows the bending that can occur when the bolt load exceeds the capability of the flanges to resist the associated rotation. See the descriptions below:
A. Flange-gasket fit-up—No gasket compression occurs.
B. Non-excessive bolt load—The gasket deflects axially, mostly toward the outer diameter, because of flange rotation.
C. Excessive bolt load—The flange lifts off the inner portion of the gasket creating potentially damaging load and seal breakdown towards outer diameter of gasket.
As a flange rotates, the compressive gasket stress increases from the inner to the outer diameter. When excessive, the gasket stress' value can become high enough to cause damage because the bolt load is transferred across a much smaller gasket area. Often, more leaks are caused from over-tightening than under-tightening, especially from specifying fastener loads that fail to account for a flange pair's limitations.
Sequence to Determine Optimum Bolt Load
To ensure an optimum level of clamping these steps should be followed: