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I was nearly run over last week – on the sidewalk.
I was walking along Queen Street in Toronto just past an intersection when an electric bike at high speed came up the wheelchair ramp, on to the sidewalk and just missed hitting me in the back while speeding away along the sidewalk. These e-bikes can do 32 km/h and are silent. You'll never hear one coming up behind you, but you can be seriously injured if you're hit.
Electric bikes come with an electric motor as well as pedals and can be purchased for five or six hundred bucks. They can look like motorized scooters or mopeds; however, e-bikes are not considered motor vehicles and do not require riders to have training, a licence or insurance.
The Province of Ontario permits e-bikes to be operated like bicycles and, while riders don't need a licence or insurance, they must wear helmets and these so-called bikes must be equipped with pedals. Since electric bikes are classified as bicycles, they don't have the same braking and lighting as licensed motorcycles and scooters.
After many near-misses like mine, Windsor, Ont., just banned e-bikes from all the city's sidewalks and is trying to figure out if they should also be banned from walking and biking trails. The debate at the city council cited numerous complaints from pedestrians.
"I think of a 160-pound e-bike travelling at up to 32 km/h and a mother walking with her children," said one council member.
As well, there was discussion about collisions between e-bikes and cars. I have often noticed e-bike riders cutting in and out of traffic with many of the riders wearing ear buds, which I assume have been playing loud music.
Windsor's sidewalk ban is just one example of the law catching up with e-bikes. While e-bikes are sold with pedals, they are easily removed. Some riders have found they hang too close to the pavement and get in the way of hard cornering. In British Columbia, like Ontario, e-bikes are not considered motor vehicles and do not require riders to have a licence or insurance. The provincial legislation defines them as "motor-assisted cycles" and therefore they must have pedals.
A Vancouver resident was charged with operating a motor vehicle without a driver's licence or insurance after he removed the pedals of his electric bike. He was found guilty and appealed the decision. The appeal was dismissed. The judge wrote that once the accused "removed the pedals, he removed any effective way for him to propel the scooter himself," noting that the electric motor is supposed to "supplement, not supplant, human propulsion."
The implication is that removing the pedals turns electric bikes into motor vehicles and riders who use them risk fines of $276 for driving without a licence and $598 for driving without insurance. The judge said there are two options for an electric bike: "To operate it with the pedals on, or take them off and confine it to private roads." In light of the confusion surrounding electric bikes, the judge wrote that the province should review how they are regulated.
While I think it's great that Windsor has taken e-bikes off the sidewalks, I also think there should be a place for e-bikes as part of a city's transportation mix. In Europe, we all know, most cities have cycling networks of bicycle-only, separated lanes. Cycling networks make sense; mixing e-bikes into road traffic (and sidewalks) does not. This is an area where we need some updated public policy.Report Typo/Error
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have provided criteria for a Retail Food Protection Standardization Program. The purpose is to improve food safety and achieve a high degree of uniformity throughout the nation in both the requirements and the manner of enforcement of state and local laws governing sanitation in the retail food industry. FDA has standardized Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) Food Protection Specialists in uniform interpretation of FDA Model Food Code Standards and preparation of appropriate forms.
The ISDH Food Protection Program has established a similar standardization program for local health department personnel in Indiana. The requirements are essentially the same as those that the FDA Standardization Program used for the standardization of the ISDH Food Protection staff and are set forth in the Procedures for Standardization and Certification of Retail Inspection/Training Officers.
FDA has provided the ISDH Food Protection Program the current "Procedures for Standardization and Certification of Retail Inspection/Training Officers". These procedures are focused on the 2001 FDA Model Food Code and have been adapted to the "Retail Food Establishment Sanitation Requirements, 410 IAC 7-24" (referenced hereafter as Rule).
The updated standardization procedures involve food safety interventions, identification of risk factors known to contribute to foodborne illness, and a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) based inspection.
This document sets forth uniform procedure to be followed by the FDA Standardized Inspection/Training Officer and State Standardized Inspection/Training Officer (FDA/State Standardized Inspection/Training Officer) for standardizing local and state health department food specialists and/or other related agency personnel to perform retail food establishment inspections.
Standardization of local and state health department food protection personnel is highly recommended by both the FDA and ISDH Food Protection Program. Standardization should provide increased accuracy and uniformity in inspection results and assist the local health department in dealing with industry, the news media and court systems regarding any significant public health problem encountered in retail food establishments.
Through the application of this procedure, the candidate will demonstrate knowledge and expertise in the understanding, application and interpretation of food code interventions; foodborne illness risk factors, HACCP principles, use of essential inspection equipment, and will exhibit necessary communication skills in conducting a food establishment inspection. This procedure is not intended to provide basic training for newly employed candidates. The candidate shall meet all the requirements of the procedure in order to be standardized by a FDA/State Standardized Inspection/Training Officer.
This chapter explains the prerequisite training and experience requirements for candidates to qualify for standardization.
In order for the ISDH Food Protection Program to engage in the process of field inspections for the purpose of standardization and certification, the candidate must qualify by fulfilling the training and experience requirements specified in this chapter. These eligibility requirements only apply to first time candidates for standardization. Once standardized, the individual only needs to meet the standardization maintenance requirements.
Any individual working in the field of food protection for a local health department, ISDH or other state agency may apply for standardization. The employing health agency/department will provide background information about the candidate to this program. This should include present duties, academic training, experience in retail food protection and related fields, and length of service with the agency/department.
Applicants for initial state standardization must:
Be routinely engaged in retail food protection work;
Have job responsibility of conducting routine inspections and the capability to conduct food safety training or standardization of other regulatory personnel;
Have successfully completed, within the preceding two (2) years, at least 20 contact hours of training in the application of food science and related studies such as: microbiology, epidemiology, regulations, plan review or HACCP principles.
Have fulfilled one (1) or more of the following prerequisites:
At least one (1) year of full-time experience in retail food establishment inspections within the past three (3) years, or
At least 100 retail food establishment inspections performed within the past three (3) years, such as enforcement, training or consultation inspections.
Program reserves the right to request documentation supporting the qualifying requirements.
When an applicant's supervisor submits the Standardization Nomination Form (Annex 1), documentation of having fulfilled the above eligibility requirements must also be provided. The candidate's supervisor must sign, date and submit the form to the ISDH Food Protection Program.
Applicants who do not meet eligibility requirements may later request standardization, after completing the unmet requirements.
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The candidate shall develop a flow chart using the information gained through actual observations of operational steps during an inspection. Information gained through discussion with the PIC and/or food workers should be used to substitute for a lack of observations of the operational steps not occurring during the inspection. On each flow chart, the candidate shall identify the hazards, CCPs, and Cls. The candidate shall indicate the Cls as stated by the Rule and by the establishment, if differing from those of the Rule. In addition, the candidate shall also indicate to the trainer, the CCPs which the establishment did not control.
During the inspections, the candidate shall demonstrate, by example, the concepts of food safety such as washing hands at the appropriate place and time and wearing the proper inspection apparel.
The trainer shall observe and evaluate the candidate by focusing attention on communication skills that relay to the PIC, the compliance status and any observations, concerns, and alternatives for compliance. Satisfactory performance is achieved if this information is conveyed in a way that is understood, accepted and acted upon.

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It appears you guys couldn't pick between Keira Knightley's blush Elie Saab Couture gown and Gwyneth Paltrow's Prada blush gown, as they both tied with 18% of your votes.
It took me a while, but I finally opted for Gwyneth.
This is the best she's looked in a very long while and I wish she would dress like this more often on the red carpet.
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Trey Songz Refutes Rumors, 'I'm So Far from Gay'
Crooner Trey Songz appeared on Angela Yee's 'The Morning After' show on Sirius XM recently, and discussed the gay rumors that have been swirling around the Net lately.
"I mean in this world today you gotta ignore ignorance," Songz, said, addressing the claims. "You gotta ignore stuff like that, being an artist, 'cause people gonna say things about me daily. It's always something new about Trey Songz."
According to reports, the 'I Invented Sex' singer has been dating men since 2004, and was in a semi-public relationship with an "industry professional" named Brandon Hines, who can be seen with Songz here. The two men were said to have been in a relationship for 6-7 months, and though Songz is alleged to have continued sleeping with men, he is also said to have relationships with women as well.
Songz refuted the rumors on Yee's show, scoffing, "The bigger I get, the more s— pop up. It's cool with me, 'cause that mean I'm popping, baby! Yeah … I'm so far from gay."
Check the interview out here. Either way, Songz' new album 'Ready' is also popping, and includes tracks like 'One Love' and 'I Need a Girl' for you to ponder about.


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If it's one thing i hate about school, its exactly the "Whad did you do this summer" paper, im glad we don't do that anymore in HS - 18.104.22.168 11:33, 29 March 2007 (UTC)
In the section about making a paper artificially longer, you should include character spacing. Get an extra point or so of space in between every single character and the paper, adds up nicely. 220.127.116.11 15:28, 29 March 2007 (UTC)
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Jamie Foxx Joining Gerard Butler in Law Abiding Citizen
by Kevin Powers
October 9, 2008
Director Frank Darabont's next project, Law Abiding Citizen, could have Gerard Butler and Jamie Foxx going head-to-head. We learned earlier this year that Butler would play one of the leads - a successful D.A. targeted by a grief-stricken husband out for revenge following a plea deal that set one of the killers of his daughter and wife free. Foxx will play the vigilante husband. If you're a fan of "Law and Order" you know that going after the lawyer is rarely a smart (or effective) move. Being that Foxx's character is set to cross conventional vigilante lines, Law Abiding Citizen certainly has an air of intrigue.
If I had to guess, the film will have all manner of murky shades of grey. Foxx will be motivated by emotion, while Butler will be motivated by his loyalty to the system, each knowing that what they're doing isn't exactly right (in a cosmic sense). With that underlying sense of regret on both sides, Law Abiding Citizen is probably not going to be a balls-out fight; however, I'm really looking forward to seeing Foxx on the villain end of the spectrum, and what a better guy to take on than Butler? Since Darabont is helming the project and I absolutely loved his latest The Mist, I expect these grey tones to still have enough thrilling texture.
Darabont's o-writer Kurt Wimmer isn't a bad participant in the project either, having written Equilibrium, The Recruit and Street Kings previously. If Foxx does, in fact, sign on, Citizen will be one of next year's blockbusters for sure. In the meantime, stay tuned for more details related to the project.
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Lollapalooza is Chicago's biggest music event of the summer. People from all maps of the world venture out to see some wicked concerts in this beautiful city. But when going to a summer festival, music isn't the only important aspect. We can't forget about the fashion. Duhhh. We all knew that.
Considering Lollapalooza offers a large variety of music genres, each festival goer tends to tailor their look to their favorite one. Excuse my sass, but in my opinion, only few succeed in truly pulling off their desired look. Dressing to impress can be tough, especially if you're not exactly a player in the fashion game. However, this boho babe definitely rocked her ensemble. I mean, if you've got it, flaunt it, right? And well…this chick has got it going on.
My favorite piece of this Fashionista's outfit is her white, floral-printed kimono. The pattern is elegant yet fun, and the shorts and crop top coordinate perfectly. I like this Fashionista's mode of thinking. She focused on three colors: olive green, maroon and white. Adding too many colors might have been a distraction. Plus, when working with a limited amount of colors, you have a lot more flexibility when creating your groovy getup. These three colors achieve utter harmony and truly make this look as bold as can be. To top it all off, she chose some killer accessories. I mean, c'mon, this gypsy look wouldn't be complete without a set of shades, a head wrap and some funky jewelry. Combined with her long, luscious locks, we've got a fashion killer on our hands. A job well done, missy!
How To: Are you ready to release your inner festival freak? Simple. Kimonos are just about the coolest thing since sliced bread. Check out PacSun, Tilly's, Free People or Forever 21. For the shorts, crop top and accessories, any of those listed stores would work. Here's an extra tip: many websites even offer a festival fashion section. You're in luck; your festival attire is just a click away. Don't be afraid to give this look a try. This Fashionista gave us a tutorial beyond compare. Thanks for blessing us with your good vibes, Lollapalooza Lady.


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Major Israeli Newspaper Runs Missionary Ad (INN) ISRAEL NATIONAL NEWS) By David Lev 04/25/12)
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For the first time, a major Israeli newspaper has accepted an ad from an open missionary group.
The economic daily Calcalist on Wednesday featured a large ad placed by Jews for Jesus offering readers an app that leads them to the organization´s website, where there is a hard sell in Hebrew on why Jews should believe in Jesus.
The ad is printed on a background of the flag of Israel, clearly associating the ad, and the organization, with Israel´s Memorial Day for fallen IDF soldiers, being commemorated on Wednesday.
While the ad does not appear to directly proselytize Calcalist readers, it does feature a mnemonic based on the Hebrew word for Jesus, Yesh > Yeshu > Yeshua, modeled after the popular mnemonic used by followers of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, Na Nach Nachma Nachman Me´Uman.
The word Yeshua in Hebrew means salvation, and is used by Christian missionaries to justify their position that Jesus was the promised Jewish Messiah. Jews, of course, reject this position, using as proof the fact that the prophecies in the Hebrew Bible associated with the Messiah, such as the arrival of an era of world peace, have not been fulfilled.
Early Christians changed the commandments, a further halakhic proof of a false prophet.
Direct proselytization with the promise of a material benefit is against the law in Israel. However, there is no law against urging people to adopt a new belief or religion based on spiritual or philosophical principles.
The ad includes a QR code that readers can scan with their smartphones that installs an app produced by the group. The app directs users to the group´s web site, where issues of the day, including politics and Jewish history, are discussed from a Christologic viewpoint. Among the claims made on the web site is that the Jews are to blame for the persecution they have experience over the generations, and especially for the Holocaust, because of their rejection of Jesus.
Anti-missionary groups slammed Calcalist for running the ad, with one activist saying they planned to sue Calcalist for printing an ad that was clearly misleading. The ad implies that it is in memory of fallen IDF soldiers, but its real purpose is something else entirely. They should be ashamed of themselves.
Calcalist is a part of the Yediot Achronot publishing group, which is headed by Arnon Mozes. (IsraelNationalNews © 2012 04/25/12)
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Budapest (Jan. 10)
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A gift of 500 volumes to the Hebrew University in Jerusalem was made by the Academy of Science, it was learned here today.
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In case you missed it, the Mac App Store launched today. Promising to bring iOS's easy app-discovery process to your Mac desktop, the App Store is available as of today with over 1,000 apps right out of the gate. Here is all you need to know to get started!
Wherefore art thou, App Store?
The App store will be built in to Mac OS X 10.7, but for existing 10.6 users it is available as a system update. Rather than being available as a download from apple.com, the App Store is installed as part of the 10.6.6 update through OS X's Software Update feature. This will likely be the first growing pain for many users, who are accustomed to checking Apple's web site for new software. [Ed. Check our How to get the Mac App Store article to learn how to install and set up the Mac App Store.] Once installed, you will see the new App Store icon nestled snugly in the dock next to the Finder icon, as well as in the Applications folder on your hard drive. In addition to the application, a new background service called "storeagent" runs at startup, connecting to several itunes.com domains as well as metrics.apple.com – likely Apple's mechanisms for pushing updates and tracking app store performance.
Where's the beef?
Launch the App Store, and it feels immediately familiar. Ever shopped in iTunes? Then you already know exactly what to do in the App Store, right down to the icon design for Featured Apps and Updates, as well as the "Staff Favorites" section that mirrors the experience in the iTunes store. The majority of free apps in the store are clients of some sort, for connecting to services like Twitter or Evernote, though there are a few standout freeware utilities that previously toiled in obscurity, such as StuffIt Expander.
On the Paid side of the store, most apps fall under important psychological thresholds—iPhoto for $14.99 feels like an impulse buy rather than a major purchase. Developers will likely have an easier time selling their wares, especially once high-quality programs start getting good reviews and filter up to the top lists. Some surprises are also in store, most obviously a cheaper version of Aperture. Apperture is a $199 boxed software product (still for sale in the online Apple Store as of 1/6/2011), but it is only $79 in the App Store. Lower prices should be available all around, with no manufacturing, shipping, stocking, or sales tax costs in the mix.
Shining Stars
With the App Store, prepare to say sayonara to the bundle. Packaged apps like iLife and iWork suites are no longer sold in bundled-form only, which is great for people who do not need all the functionality. As a photographer, I have long bristled at the idea of paying for Garageband with each iPhoto update, as I have never composed a song in my life. That irritation is now thankfully gone. Total prices for these individual apps are also currently less than their bundled-and-boxed counterparts: Pages, Numbers, and Keynote are each $20, while a boxed version of iWork goes for $80. Hopefully other developers will follow Apple's pricing!
In addition to offering lower prices, the App Store is already delivering on the promise of making great software easier to find. Two outstanding photography titles are easily available now: FotoMagico and Pixelmator. Pixelmator has been previously reviewed here on Appletell, but the program still suffered a deplorable lack of visibility. Some standby iOS favorites, like Angry Birds are also making their way to the desktop, which heralds the further integration of Apple's mobile and desktop computing experiences.
There you have it. The Mac App Store could not be simpler to navigate, as it uses common navigation control from the iOS App Store and iTunes. With lower prices, which are good for consumers, and wider visibility, which is good for developers, the App Store looks like a win-win experience all around. There are plenty of random apps available (already three fireplace-simulation apps are available), but lots of quality software is also available. Hopefully big name devs like Filemaker and Microsoft will join the party, meaning Mac users will have an incredible one stop shop for software.


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MY first carbine class
This was my first carbine class, and a friend of mine flew down from NJ to join me. Ive never been in the military or had any other training of this type carbine. If any of you guys have specific questions, please feel free to ask.
Goals for the class
Role of the repeating carbine/rifle in combat.
Selection considerations and attributes of weapons and accessories
Gun handling that works in a 360 degree environment
Sling techniques, mounts and dismounts
Load & Reload methods
Transitioning to the handgun
Precision engagement
Multiple engagements
Shooting on the move
Field firing positions
Snap shooting techniques
Fire and movement drills
ECQB with the carbine/rifle
BCM Lower with Sprinco Blue Buffer Spring and H2 Buffer
Spikes Upper with Battle Comp 2.0
Eotech XPS2-0
MS3 Sling
Glock 19 with Trijicon HD sights (orange) and Vickers extended mag release
Brokos Battle Belt with HSGI Taco mag pouches and G-Code Holster
My friend used a LWRC Tricon with an ACOG.
Actual Round Count
Over 600 rifle Federal XM193
Over 100 Federal 9mm
Class time
10 hours
Going in I was a bit worried that I wouldnt perform to the best of my abilities. Last month I crashed on my mountain bike and sprained my shooting wrist and ended up with a herniated disk (L5/S1). I wont bore everyone with a minute by minute synopsis; Ill touch on the high and low points. We started the day with some simple pistol drills, so I was going to test the wrist out immediately. I was pleasantly surprised, as it held up fine and I shot well so I knew that I would be okay for the rest of the class.
High Points
- Using my gear the way it was intended to be used.
- Understanding my gear placement and how to adjust it to better suit my needs.
- I was able to practice techniques that I had only seen on video.
- All of the different drills.
- Three Little Kittens; this is a drill that was created by Kyle Lamb. The instructor takes three ARs and purposefully creates a malfunction in each one. They are placed down on the ground next to each other and the student must go to each one and fix the malfunction and then put two rounds down range before moving to the next.
- By far my favorite drill was with working with a partner. We were ten yards apart, and about ten yards from the targets behind cover, with more cover about ten yards behind us. On command, we start firing and have to communicate with each other while moving forward and back, covering during the move and covering while the partner is reloading. When the rifle ran dry, we transitioned to pistol. This drill basically incorporated everything that we did throughout the day into one massive shoot. We did the drill several times, and had to take brakes because the guns were so hot we could not handle them anymore.
Low Points
- Both instructors were former military and Im not. Im not used to being instructed in the forceful manner that I found myself in.
- Sometimes we received conflicting commands from the instructors.
- There are usually several ways of getting the same result (tap/pull magazine, racking the charging handle, etc). I would have preferred a more open mind to different techniques.
- About half way through the day my wrist started to tighten up on me. As a result, it was difficult to hold some of the positions.
- I need to lose some weight from my AR. That ***** gets really heavy when holding it up for more than a minute.
My takeaways
- I need to figure out how to better manage my frustration when I dont perform well or dont perfect a technique immediately. This was very evident during the malfunction drills.
- All of my gear worked flawlessly.
- I have some adjustments to make on the Brokos belt. This is the current set up (although I had added a second pistol taco in the first molle strip after this pic was taken):
- I would like to remove the two pistol tacos and move the second rifle taco up to that spot. I will then mount one pistol taco on each rifle taco. It was a bit difficult to reach back to the second taco where it is currently mounted. If a class calls for me to carry more mags, I would mount another rifle taco where the second one currently sits. If not, I would leave that space open.
- I will move the dump pouch from the six oclock to seven. Its very uncomfortable when you are lying on your back or sitting in a chair.
- Its very important to stay hydrated. I was guzzling water all day long and only pissed once.
- My friends LWRC performed well. During the partner drill where we had sustained shooting, his rail got so hot where the gas is expelled he had to switch to his forward grip.
- Regardless of the temperature outside, I will always wear pants. I burned my calf twice from the BC while transitioning from primary to secondary weapon.
- One of the instructors called me a ***** for lubing up my BCG prior to shooting for the day. He stated that he hadnt cleaned or lubed his in months. His rifle stopped working half way through the class. :rofl:
- The Battle Comp was excellent at keeping me on target and mitigating muzzle rise.
- The Trijicon HD sights on the Glock were money. Sooo much better than the stock sights.
- The muzzle brake on my friend's LWRC was a *****. It really sucked shooting next to him.
Overall, I was very pleased with the class. After ten hours, we were dreading the hour and a half ride home because we were both completely exhausted. I will definately take more classes in the future.
What was the name of the course, and who put it on?
Urban Carbine, lead instructor was Jim Clark.
I forgot to mention something else that the instructors did that was actually very helpful. They loaded up a bunch of our mags and randomly included dummy rounds. It was different from the ball and dummy drill that I've done before, in that we were in the middle of a different drill and had to problem solve.
Was it a beginner level, or advanced level?
I have some observations/questions. I have never taken this course, so I'm looking at this from the outside and making an outsider observation, so please excuse me if I go overboard.
The only thing on it is the Eotech and my BUIS. If this is something that I continue on with, I'll start looking at each component individually to focus on weight reduction. As I said in my original post, I think the first thing to look at is the 12" rail that I'm currently using. I very much like the longer rail, since my arms are so long. However, it weighs 16.89oz. The Daniel Defense 12" Omega is 13.4oz, and I've also got my eye on the Troy TRX Extreme 13 rail 11.3oz. Obviously, it's a completley different rail type so I would want to try it out before I made any kind of switch.
Did they do a zero at the beginning? If so, what zero did they use?
As far as doing things different ways, that's going to happen with every course you take. Each instructor will have a different method. I personally prefer push-pull on the magazine, as I have seen slapping the base of a magazine cause double-feed when seating on an open bolt. I hit the ping-pong paddle to release the bolt, but some instructors believe in yanking the charging handle. Jeff Gonzales (former SEAL) of Trident Concepts is big on pulling the charging handle to release the bolt. He also indicates that you need to have a proper charging handle to do this, like a BCM or PRI. I am going to a TRICON class later this year, and while I don't like the charging handle technique, I'll do it while at class to give it a shot. Even something as little as immediate action drills varies by instructor. I'm a push-pull-rack-n-roll person. Some people teach tip-tap-rack. It's all about what works best for you for the most part. Some stuff works better, some does not.
In reading the course description, it sounds like this is more of a "survey" or "Intro 100" type course. When you go into 2- and 3-day courses, you will get a much higher level of training (usually), since you can dedicate a lot more time to each individual skill. When you said this:
Don't beat yourself up over this. The fact that you came out of the course with an understanding of what you're capable is enough to indicate that you probably took away everything you could from the course.
I'm interested to hear if Jeff runs the LWRC Tricon during the class, since he put it together, and that's what my friend was using. It ran well, with the only issue being the heat build-up around the top rail where the gas is vented. I guess it's a trade off, hot lower reciever or hot rail. He had a forward grip mounted as well so he switched to that (broom handle grip), where I never had to switch my grip at all. But I guess that's another discussion all together...
Jeff does run the Tricon LWRC.
Does your friend ever have any issues with his piston return spring? Or does he regularly replace it?
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Travel The Dale Trail™ in Kannapolis, Dale Earnhardt's hometown, and visit landmarks relating to his life and legendary NASCAR career. Share the Kannapolis community's pride in its hometown hero on the first motorsports heritage trail in the country.
The tour begins along Dale Earnhardt Blvd., a street named in Dale's honor in 1992. At Cabarrus County Convention & Visitors Bureau's Visitor Center, every person receives a collectible brochure and map containing information about the stops on The Dale Trail.
On the trail you'll visit the Car Town neighborhood where Dale grew up and see the streets where Car Town kids raced their bicycles. Dale always won, his mom says. The trail passes by Old Earnhardt Road, where teenage Dale careened around 90-degree curves in his yellow '56 Chevrolet, and takes you to Idiot Circle where a young Dale perfected the left turn cruising with his teenage friends.
Hear about how Dale gained his love for racing watching his dad build race cars in the garage. Ralph Earnhardt, another racing legend, was known as "Mr. Dirt Track" because he was a racing legend in his time, amassing over 350 victories on the NASCAR Modified, Sportsman and Grand National Circuits. Those were simpler times in racing.
Along The Dale Trail you'll visit Ralph Earnhardt's gravesite in Centergrove Lutheran Cemetery. It's easy to find because it's the only one with a race car engraved on it. Further along, you'll pass near the site of old Eddleman's Garage where Ralph perfected his engine wizardry by working on cars belonging to moonshiners like Junior Johnson. You'll also see a stretch of Highway 29 known as the "Flying Mile" where Ralph and other mechanics at Eddleman's tested these fire-breathing, 'shine-running beasts.
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Curb Motorsports Museum provides a rare glimpse of NASCAR history. In the front showroom is the car Dale drove in 1980 during his first Winston Cup Championship. Parked next to it is Richard Petty's #43 Car, driven by Petty in 1984 when he achieved his 199th Winston Cup win. (The car Petty drove in his 200th Winston Cup win is in the Smithsonian Museum.)
The Dale Trail continues on North Carolina State Highway #3 heading through the countryside north of Kannapolis to Dale Earnhardt Inc., better known by some as "The Garage Majal." This glittery granite and glass complex is less than 20 miles from Ralph's humble garage in the back of the family's Kannapolis home where Dale first worked on his cars. Home to Dale Earnhardt Inc.'s stable of drivers, fans can tour the showroom with its ever-changing Dale Earnhardt exhibits and browse for memorabilia in the gift shop.
Those wanting a full-day experience on The Dale Trail can visit the Kannapolis Intimidators stadium where the legacy of "The Intimidator" lives on. Dale became part of the ownership group of this professional baseball team before he died but never got to see his team play.
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Hi folks. I don't generally post here and certainly do not want to spam the board, but was directed to this thread by a customer. Hopefully, I can add some value to the discussion about attaching a bike rack to the X1. Full disclosure: my company recently purchased the North American rights to the Execuhitch product line, and we are rebranding the product as the
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is the BMW X1 factory hitch, so we know a bit about the design of a hitch for this vehicle, as well about the various options for attaching a bike rack.
To add clarity to a few points raised in this thread:
Why no factory hitch or bike rack for the X1?
Unfortunately, BMW North America made a strategic decision to bring the X1 to market here in the U.S. and Canada without a factory hitch option. This is unlikely to change anytime soon. So in North America we provide the
as an "aftermarket" hitch for the X1. Again, it is the exact same hitch that we provide to BMW for use as their X1 factory hitch in other parts of the world.
It is also unfortunate that the X1 in North America has only one tow eye on the factory metal bumper core. So attaching the BMW bike rack via the tow eyes is not a viable option on the X1. If you want to put a bike rack on the back of the X1, you will need to install a hitch. (This assumes that no one really wants to strap a clamp-on rack to this vehicle).
The X1 bumper and hitches:
The metal bumper core on the X1 is a fairly stout piece of steel. It's primary purpose is to transfer impact forces to the crumple zones of the vehicle in the event of a rear-end collision, the idea being to sacrifice the vehicle's body panels to absorb crash forces before those forces can reach any precious human cargo. For this reason, the only BMW-approved method of attaching a hitch to the vehicle is to replace the factory steel bumper core with a steel hitch beam that attaches to the vehicle in precisely the same way and at precisely the same points as the original bumper core. Any other method of attaching a hitch, such as bolting to the sides of the frame rails or using an A-frame support point, compromises passenger safety and is not approved by BMW.
Providing access to a hitch receiver on the X1:
There seems to be some confusion regarding any required modifications to the X1 to install a hitch. All hitches require access to the opening on the receiver in order to allow for insertion of a ball mount or a bike rack. Typically, either the bumper has to be cut or the plastic gravel guard underneath the vehicle has to be cut. In the latter case, the receiver is typically designed to drop down through an opening in the gravel guard and then stick out horizontally under the bumper The
receiver takes this approach, and then adds even more stealthiness by making the part that sticks out removable. So, when not in use, there is no visible evidence that the vehicle even has a hitch installed. And in the event of a rear-end collision, there is nothing protruding to interfere with the bumper's intended purpose of transferring the crash forces to the crumple zones.
To accomplish this, there must be an access opening in the gravel guard underneath the vehicle. Fortunately, BMW designed the X1 with a factory access opening in the gravel guard. To ease the process of inserting and removing our removable bike-rack connector, we recommend increasing the size of the factory gravel-guard opening slightly... by approximately 1 inch by 4 inches. Personally, I would be very surprised if anyone noticed a very slight increase in the size of the existing gravel-guard opening located entirely underneath the vehicle. But we are looking at ways to eliminate the need to perform any trimming of the gravel guard whatsoever, no matter how small.
I am attaching some photos of the X1 with the
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This recipe evolved from a magazine recipe for all-you-can-eat soup. The additions have raised the calorie content, but make for a more-satisfying soup. When serving, I like to add crushed tortilla chips and/or diced avacado for added flavor.
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I thoroughly enjoyed this healthy and easy-to-make soup. I made minor changes. Doubled the garlic, used chicken stock in place of water and bouillon cube, and added extra cabbage. Taco sauce and lima beans replaced the two ingredients that are not easily found in Australia. Topped it all off with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkling of chopped cilantro (coriander). Heaven on a spoon! Made and reviewed for Pick a Chef. From one Peg to another -- Many thanks.
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- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 2 medium celery ribs, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 6 cups water
- 3⁄4 lb cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 1⁄2 tablespoons cumin
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1⁄4 cup enchilada sauce (optional, Trader Joe's)
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained (black beans good, too)
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- In a 5-6 quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add Carrots, celery, onions, and garlic. Cook 5 minutes.
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JR Motorsports announced Monday that veteran crew chief Ernie Cope will turn the wrenches on Chase Elliott's #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet for the 2015 season. Cope will replace crew chief Greg Ives who has been with Elliott in the 2014 season, winning three races and currently leading the NASCAR Nationwide Series point standings. Ives will move to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series with driver Dale Earnhardt Jr in the 2015 season.
"It became clear rather quickly that the absolute best option for Chase and the NAPA team next year is already in this building," general manager Kelley Earnhardt Miller said. "Ernie builds fast cars, has a good rapport with Chase, and is familiar with the inner-workings of our company. Hopefully that will create a seamless transition at the end of the year, and the No. 9 team will continue its championship form right into 2015."
Cope is a veteran of the NASCAR Nationwide Series as he has 242 races under his belt as crew chief in that series. In those races Cope has helped his drivers to 12 wins, 91 top five finishes, 137 top ten finishes and 16 pole positions. Cope has a very impressive resume in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series as well. He has 83 races in his career in that series with nine victories. This season Cope has worked on the #5 team at JR Motorsports and has three wins, two with Kevin Harvick and one with Kasey Kahne. Prior to working at JR Motorsports Cope worked at Kevin Harvick Inc . and Richard Childress Racing, primarily working with driver Kevin Harvick. Cope and Harvick have enjoyed a lot of success over the seasons. Ten of Cope's 12 NASCAR Nationwide Series victories have come with Kevin Harvick as the driver.
"Kevin and I have enjoyed a lot of success, and we're not done yet," Cope said. "There is a lot of racing left this year, but in putting the pieces together for 2015, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to compete the full race schedule. I've been able to do that only once, and that was in 2011 with Elliott Sadler when we finished second in the championship. I'd like another shot at it, and Chase Elliott is an extremely talented race car driver."
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927Z6RS - Validation of appropriate wood dust sampling and analysis proceduresStart Date: 10/1/2006
End Date: 9/30/2010
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Primary Goal Addressed5.0
Secondary Goals Addressed6.0, 8.0
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Project Description
Short Summary
This study will form part of an international initiative to develop improved sampling and analytical procedures for wood dust in support of Manufacturing Sector Strategic Goal #5 and Agriculture Sector Strategic Goal #7. It has been estimated that at least two million people are occupationally exposed worldwide. Wood dust exposure has been implicated in upper airways diseases, including sino-nasal adenocarcinoma. Current procedures for assessing exposure to dust are not optimal. Different commercially available sampling technologies will be evaluated, along with a novel method of discriminating wood dust from other environmental dust. Research to practice will involve the development of recommendations for nationally and internationally harmonized exposure assessment procedures for wood dusts, which will be presented to relevant organizations, published in journals, and translated into standard methods.
The current NIOSH and OSHA exposure assessment sampling methods for wood dust are to collect particles on a filter from a metered amount of air. The filter is housed in a plastic cassette, and the filter is weighed to determine the amount collected. OSHA utilizes an internal filter capsule to ensure all dust entering the cassette is accounted in the analysis. The NIOSH procedure does not specify this capsule so that potentially large amounts of material may be lost to the internal walls of the cassette. Thus the result will depend on the procedure followed. There is, in any case, a strong objection to this sampler in that its entry characteristics do not match the ISO inhalable convention. In many studies it has been found to sample much less, particularly in the 40 – 100 µm range in which most of the mass in typical wood dusts is concentrated. Samplers that match the ISO inhalable convention have been developed. The Comité Européen de Normalisation (CEN) is currently considering a technical document with recommendations for their selection and use. However, wood dust is not a typical aerosol. The size distribution covers much larger sizes, and often includes particles greater than 100 µm, whose inhalability is in doubt, but which can remain airborne as a result of unusual aerodynamic properties conferred by extreme physical dimensions (i.e. "frizbee's"). These particles have a disproportionate effect on the total mass of the air sample as a result of the cube relationship between volume (mass) and diameter. The result is that many so-called "inhalable" samplers grossly over-sample wood dusts leading to non-compliance with limit values.
Since the OSHA/NIOSH cassette has entry and wall losses, and many inhalable samplers are prone to bias by large non-inhalable particles, there is a need for recommending a more appropriate sampling device. The French INRS (equivalent to NIOSH) has begun a program of side-by-side assessment of two samplers: the plastic cassette with internal capsule, and the CIP-10, a rotary sampler developed in France. This study is parochial, in that it does not include samplers developed in other countries. The INRS has invited NIOSH to collaborate on this study, to increase the range of samplers which can be tested. The proposed Project Officer has previously evaluated three other samplers in wood-working situations in the USA. The first aim therefore is to cross-correlate results from the INRS study and previous US studies through additional side-by-side field evaluations. The second aim is to validate the results through determining the particle size distributions of the samples using a microscopic imaging technique developed by the proposed Project Officer. The third aim is to evaluate the performance of a technique developed through a NIOSH RO1 grant to Tulane University for discriminating wood dust from other environmental dust using the samples collected in this study. This technique of Diffuse Reflectance Infra-Red Fourier Transform Spectroscopy (DRIFTS) was developed by Dr. Roy Rando and will be replicated in our laboratory. Samples will be shared with Dr. Rando for quality assurance purposes.
Successful completion of this project will allow the development of recommendations for nationally and internationally harmonized exposure assessment procedures for wood dusts.
- Organize collaborations with wood-working companies and Universities to collect samples
- Collect wood dust samples and compare to INRS data
- Validate collected samples through microscopic evaluation
- Transfer DRIFTS technique to our laboratory
- Assess the contribution of non-wood dust to samples collected as above
- Write up results as journal articles, methods and standards.
- Peer review of proposal
- Validation of techniques
- Peer review of publications
Mission Relevance
Workers may be exposed to wood dust in primary processing such as in logging and debarking. However, many more workers are exposed in lumber and pulp mills and in secondary wood industries such as furniture and cabinet manufacturing, wood pattern and model shops, etc., in the Manufacturing sector. NAICS Code 113310 (Logging) covers workers in Forestry and NAICS Codes 321 (Wood Products Manufacturing) and 322 (Paper Manufacturing) cover the workers in Manufacturing. In 1997, the US Bureau of the Census recorded 18,825 workers employed in the wood-products industries in just the State of Alabama, and more than one-half million nationwide. In 1994 the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) estimated that at least two million people are occupationally exposed to wood dust worldwide, many of them in the Manufacturing Sector. Respiratory Disease was one of the topics considered significant for this Sector at a recent NORA Symposium. It has been suggested that wood dust exposure leads to an increased prevalence of certain workplace respiratory symptoms, such as bronchitis, loss of pulmonary function, and nasal mucociliary stasis, nasal obstruction, and cuboidal metaplasia, which may be a precursor lesion for nasal cancer. The most biologically relevant portion of wood aerosol is that which can penetrate the head and thoracic airways regions with a high likelihood of deposition. The International Standards Organization (ISO) recognizes a penetration curve termed the "inhalable" convention. The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists published an inhalable limit value for wood dust (1 mg/m3) in 2005. In France, Decree No. 2003-1254 also set an inhalable limit value for wood dust in workplaces (1 mg/m3). Research is needed to determine which of the many available coarse-dust samplers is most appropriate for sampling the inhalable fraction of wood dust. In addition, these limit values are also very low, and it may be necessary also to discriminate wood dust from other ambient dust in the sample to avoid overestimation. Wood dust has been a major issue at the Forest Products Industrial Hygiene forum at the American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition for the past several years.
This project contributes to the Agriculture Strategic Goal 5 (09PPAFFSG5): Improve the health and well-being of agricultural workers by reducing occupational causes or contributing factors to acute and chronic illness and disease; Intermediate Goal 5.2 (09PPAFFIG5.2): Reduce acute and chronic respiratory disease caused, or exacerbated by, agricultural exposures including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and interstitial and infectious diseases of the respiratory system; and Agriculture Sector Strategic Goal 7 (09PPAFFSG7): Improve the health and well-being of forestry workers by reducing occupational causes or contributing factors to acute and chronic illness and disease; Intermediate Goal 7.4 (09PPAFFIG7.4): Assess the health conditions of forestry workers to improve work design and work practices for workers entering the sector and at career stages of working life. This project addresses the Manufacturing Sector Strategic Goal 5, Reduce the number of respiratory conditions and diseases due to exposures in the manufacturing sector. In the Cancer, Reproductive and Cardiovascular Diseases (50%) cross-sector program, research results from this project will address Activity/Output Goal 1.2.4. (09PPCRCAOG1.2.4): Build partners' (including employers') capacity to address traditional and emerging hazards by developing or adapting methods for the laboratory and field deployable methods and direct reading devices and also Activity/Output Goal 1.3.1. (09PPCRCAOG1.3.1): Provide world leadership in the development of international standards and documents, and the sharing of study methods and findings, and also Activity/Output Goal 1.3.2. (09PPCRCAOG1.3.2): Address global workplace hazards through information sharing and research collaborations. In the Respiratory Disease (50%) cross-sector program, research results from this project will address Strategic Goal #1, Intermediate Goal #2 (09PPRDRIG1.2): prevent and reduce work-related COPD. In the Exposure Assessment (100%) coordinated emphasis area, research results will address Activity/Output 2.3.1 (09PPEXAAOG2.3.1): Development of new or improved methods to measure chemicals or other occupational hazards in the work environment and Activity/Output 2.3.2 (09PPEXAAOG2.3.2): Validation of these methods to provide and characterize their performance (specificity, sensitivity, accuracy, etc.) including publication in the NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods.
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- Page last updated: July 6, 2015
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Very well recommended product, I have been going through cancer treatment and have few bold spots at the top of my head, this color root touch up goes so natural on the scalp, no one will notice the bold spots, couldn't be happier to find this productThank you for this great help
En résumé
Oui, je recommanderais ceci à un ami
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Hide the Grey
Par Sammygirl
de Innisfail, Alberta
I really like this product. Took a bit to figure out how it works, as I did not view on The Shopping Channel before purchasing.I find it doesn't take much and it definitely covers the grey.My only complaint is that it makes my hair feel really dry and it gets a bit frizzy but will continue to use before and in-between coloring.
excellent for thin hair
Par Lainy
I bought this from another retailer, and stumbled across it here so decided to write a review.Please TSC restock this in brunette!!I am going through cancer treatment and have very thin brown hair at the moment. This product is very easy to apply - the key is to not load the brush up with too much product. Don't tap the brush too much or store upside down or too much product will dispense. Using too much will make your hair dull and will also get it all over your bathroom. Be frugal with it, and it works amazingly well. I store it horizontally, take the cap off, retract the outer cylinder, and brush/very lightly tap it along my part, crown, and around the front of my hairline, ear to ear. Massage it in a bit with fingertips (yes, your fingers will get the powder on them). It covers my wide part and thin areas as well gives it body. I also don't have to wash it as often.It will come off on your pillowcase, so if that bothers you, I would suggest using a darker case for your pillows. It washes out very easily. I have tried the JR product as well and find this to be much easier to use, better coverage and the added benefit of a dry shampoo.Did I mention please restock in Brunette??
Works for me!
Par FRAN
de MISSISSAUGA
I ordered the Brunette. I found it easy to use but the instructions on the bottle are not clear. Just pull out the plastic plug and tap the bottom gently. Enough powder comes out. It does make your hair feel different but so do other root covering products. The stick I used before was much worse. I have dark brown hair and found brunette a little light. I have not noticed it coming off on hands or pillow case and it seems to last between shampoos.To close it easily, one must pull up the little ring at the base, where the lid attaches. It is the same colour as the lid and hard to notice. This retracts the brush.According to the company, there is a shelf life of 2 years after the product is opened but you should not keep it more than 1 year, before opening. I will continue to use this product.
Does things naturally
Par Melly
de Stratford
This product does a good job on covering the roots in a natural fashion without making the hair look like it needs another colour application... especially if you have blonde hair.If you have thin hair it does seem to make the hair look and feel thicker but do not overapply as it can then give a dull look to the hair. A little experimenting and you will find the right amount for you.It's natural all the way and definitely worth a try.
great but will stain
Par devra
de russell, ontario
I ordered this product in black and it definitely covers my grey and allows me to go longer between salon colours. But Beware!! If you do not wash it out before you go to bed it will stain your pillow covers.
not sure yet...
Par lori
de Comox, B.C.
I've only tried this product once...it did cover my grey roots but my hair felt stiff and dirty. I thought I probably put too much on because I couldn't tell if it was coming out and so I kept dabbing it and then I noticed I had a lot on. I bought the brunette colour. I will try it again and see if I can get the hang of it. I'm not sure if I would recommend it although I did end up with two because of an order snafu and I'm going to give the extra one to my sister. If she has good luck with it I'll leave another review. I guess for the price it's worth a try...
it's usable but BEWARE!
Par shopper (Linda)
de vancouver, B.C.
I must say I agree with the comments here,There is no cure for thinning hair!!This is my 3rd brand from TSC and they are allMessy to put on you can't see how much comes out, you get blobs of black on the scalp, it gets allover your hands, sink and face, it's too much workalthough it does work once it's on and makes the hair thicker it's just too messy. I will just finish what I've got but still looking for a better product. PS JR product is the same, too much work!!
En résumé
Non, je ne recommanderais pas ceci à un ami
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Very disappointed!
Par FG
de Montreal (Québec)
This product leaves the hair very dry and there is also a funny smell to it. I do not recommend this product at all.
( 5 of 5 clients ont trouvé ce commentaire utile)
Color Root Touch Up
Par Naz the shopper
de Etobicoke Ont
I wanted this product to work since it is all natural. Did not do anything for me. I had to actually wash my hair after using it. It felt sticky and my hair looked very dirty. Also it is not waterproof, it comes off very easily just by touching your hair. This product is not for me.


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Bain, G.L., 1973, Feasibility study of East Coast Triassic basins for waste storage: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 73-0015. OUT OF STOCK.
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With V-Day looming, and a leap year meaning that us girls should pop the question, we're offering up some inspiration for the perfect Men's Valentine's Jewellery
With V-Day looming, and a leap year meaning that us girls should pop the question, we're offering up some inspiration for the perfect Men's Valentine's Jewellery
ShowCabinet by Shaun Leane offers an unprecedented opportunity to delve into the psyche of the avant-garde jewellery house and debut eight highly imaginative bespoke jewellery creations that each represents a key motif from previous collections.
'Emerald: Twenty-One Centuries of Jewelled Opulence and Power' is a behemoth of a new tome dedicated to chronicling the world's most precious green gemstone.
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A Chinese government laboratory has been set up to research technologies to minimize the damage of nuclear and biochemical disasters, officials said.
The lab in Beijing will focus on ways to evaluate and monitor damage and to protect people, facilities and the environment in the event of such disasters, Pei Chengxin, the lab's director, said.
The facility opened Tuesday is under the People's Liberation Army General Armament Department, which has already developed several key technologies for use in monitoring poisonous gas and biochemical threats, China's state-run Xinhua News Agency reported.
Building on the military research, the lab is expected to develop related technologies for civilian use and train more scientists in this field, Pei said.
Merged into the new facility are a government laboratory of analytical chemistry, a military institute on environmental science and a laboratory on chemical warfare protection, Xinhua reported.
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A high-tech robotic fish hatched at Michigan State University has a new look. A new skill. And a new name. MSU scientists have made a number of improvements on the fish, including the ability to glide long distances, which is the most important change to date. The fish now has the ability to glide through the water practically indefinitely, using little to no energy, while gathering valuable data that can aid in the cleaning of our lakes and rivers.
Designed and built by Xiaobo Tan, MSU associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, and his team, the fish is equipped with an array of sensors that not only allow it to travel autonomously, but also measure water temperature, quality and other pertinent facts.
"Swimming requires constant flapping of the tail," Tan said, "which means the battery is constantly being discharged and typically wouldn't last more than a few hours."
The disadvantage to gliding, he said, is that it is slower and less maneuverable.
"This is why we integrated both locomotion modes - gliding and swimming - in our robot," Tan said. "Such integration also allows the robot to adapt to different environments, from shallow streams to deep lakes, from calm ponds to rivers, with rapid currents."
The robot's ability to glide is achieved through a newly installed pump that pushes water in and out of the fish, depending on if the scientists want the robot to ascend or descend. Also, the robot's battery pack sits on a kind of rail that moves backward and forward, in sync with the pumping action, to allow the robot to glide through water on a desired path.
The robotic fish now has a name: Grace, which stands for "Gliding Robot ACE."
Late last year Tan and his team took Grace for a test drive on the Kalamazoo River, where it exceeded all expectations.
"She swam at three sites along the river and wirelessly sent back sensor readings," Tan said. "I'm not sure, but we may have set a world record - demonstrating robotic fish-based sampling with commercial water-quality sensors in a real-world environment."
The KalamazooRiver is, of course, the site of a 2010 oil spill. Interestingly, the robot's crude oil sensor had some readings upriver from where the spill occurred, although the readings downstream from the spill site were higher.
Underwater gliders, or seagliders, are becoming more common in oceanography. In fact, one traveled all the way across the Atlantic Ocean in late 2009.
One major difference in Grace is that, aside from its swimming capability, it is about 10 times smaller and lighter than a commercial underwater glider.
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2011 is really the year of tablets. Research in Motion will try its lucky in the tablet market with their BlackBerry PlayBook, sporting the company's new BlackBerry tablet operating system, which will challenge Apple's iOS for iPad, and Google's Android Honeycomb. The playbook features a 7.0 inch screen with 1024*600 resolution and supports 1080p HD movies playback, we can image that it will give us more enjoyment to play movies. Compared to Apple iPad, Motorola Xoom. it seems more portable. It won't fit all pockets, but it will fit a lot of them.
Since the PlayBook supports playing 1080p movies, the first demand we need is to watch HD films on playbook, but , as we all know, most tablets don't offer a DVD drive, So if we want to put DVD movies on playbook, we must rip and convert DVD discs, Now i will share you the best solution.
In the first place, we need a DVD tool. Today i take Pavtube DVD Ripper as a example. it is easy and fast, save us much time. It also has PlayBook compatible formats, that can playback with high quality. Just follow the step-by-step guide to realize converting DVD movies to playbook.
Step 1: Download and run this DVD to playbook converter ( For Mac user ), Load DVD files into this program
Step 2: Choose output format for BlackBerry PlayBook
After adding DVD files into the tool, please click "Format" to select PlayBook formats, like WMV, MP4, AVI, MP3, WMA, AAC. Here i recommend you "HD Video - H.264 HD Video (*.mp4)". At the same time, you are allowed to select subtitle and audio line language from "Subtitle" and "Audio" options.
Tips: By click "Settings" to set file resolution as 1024 x 600 to fit BlackBerry PlayBook's display screen, you can play DVD movies on PlayBook in full screen with HD quality.
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All Out War is just around the corner! The Walking Dead 115 isn't out until 10/9, but here's the first 3 pages to hold you over!
Talk back/discussion post will be up Wednesday!
wow what a great preview woo im hyped im gonna die yo 2/3 pages dont even have words on them oohh wow
Definitely cannot wait! I'm rooting for Survivors! 😀
Wow this is gonna be awesome, It's gonna be a hell of a showdown
I'm preparing for a Rick Grime's death – I see it coming!!
I agree, everyone who shows up to this 'All Out War' should be bitten. With all the gunfire going on, there should be hundreds of thousand of zombies descending on this group. Let Michonne, Andrea and Carl survive…Adios to the rest.
When are we going to see Andrea's boobs is the real question.
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For the past decade, scholars have been trawling the Internet looking for important papyri.
These are, truthfully, important topics for legitimate, critical press and congressional scrutiny.
The thing that's important to know about Jigsaw is that he tells you the rules, and if you don't listen, then you die.
The argument Daisey makes is the same as the one made by the author, in a sense: this makes an important story more powerful.
The fact of the handmaking of these pictures, which is such an important part of them, is hardly perceptible in their presence.
Between righteousness and morals the difference is important.
Tutors' Lane is not particularly wide for such an important thoroughfare.
It is a grave demand, made as the price of an important concession.
The exchange, the banking-house, were important factors then as now.
It contains nothing frivolous, but only the most important lessons.
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Sure, you may have a $70,000 a year salary but how much do you actually get to keep after taxes? Driving a truck enables you to keep more of your earnings compared to most other occupations due to incredible tax breaks for CDL Drivers. CDL truck drivers can deduct almost anything and everything they purchase because it is all work related. Some items included in the list for truck drivers: Laptop computers, internet service, satellite radio and subscription, cell phones and bills, all toiletries and cleaning products, uniforms and boots, tools, topped off with a $52 dollar a day per diem for meals.
With the demand for truck drivers at its all-time high, trucking companies are offering new employees higher starting salaries and improved benefits packages, our graduates can expect the following:
According to the American Trucking Association.
The need for qualified truck drivers continues to exceed supply, so employment opportunities are greater than ever. Health & dental insurance, 401(k) retirement plans as well as paid vacation, family benefits and flexible schedule. These are the benefits companies offer to they drivers. Starting salary as high as $750 per week (the average driver earns $40,000+ per year).
If you are in the market for a career change, you may want to give getting a CDL Career some serious thought. There are trucking jobs in this industry that start at $65,000 + and you can be home everyday. You can be home with more of your earned income to do the things you like and can afford to do.
Other benefits of getting a CDL include Job security. There is a truck driver shortage that is growing larger each year and there are always CDL jobs available. Truck drivers can live anywhere they want and moving to an area where the cost of living is cheaper is one more benefit a truck driver has over a normal type job.
There are plenty of CDL training schools available for reasonable prices. I would advise you investigate exactly what type of trucking job would fit you best and gather as much information as possible before getting your CDL. Your goal should be to get the highest paid CDL Career Job in the fastest time possible!
The list of tax breaks for CDL A Jobs goes on and on. Put it all together at tax time and a truck driver with a CDL keeps almost every penny he earns. This gives a truck driver with a commercial drivers license more buying and investing power over a job with a similar gross income. Its not how much you make that counts, its how much you actually keep that is important. CDL Truck drivers keep more!