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Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 4 PM
Joy to the World – December 2017
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|957 sq. ft.
|Property type
|Minimum Stay
|7 nights
WIFI Internet access is available. This Apartment is a Fully Furnished 1 Bedroom + 1 Bathroom (Hydrotherapy Bath) access from the Ground Floor and Leisure Centre is by Elevator.
The Bathroom has a Toilet, Jacuzzi Bath, Bidet, Wash Basin and Shower/Over. It Has Floor to Ceiling Tiling.
The Apartment has full Air-Conditioning and Video Phone Security System + Integrated Music Sound Systems in all Rooms.
The main Balcony has lovely views of the Marina area and Town.
The Kitchen is fully fitted with fridge/freezer, cooker, microwave, coffee maker
The Living Room has a Sofa Bed which pulls out, and sleeps 2 People.
All rooms in the Apartment are fitted with electrically operated Shutters, to keep the Apartment cool in Summer time. The bedrooms have integrated music sound systems built in, large wardrobes and dressing table.
The living room has a TV with satellite reception.
The Apartment has Free WIFI Internet Access. There are 2 Outdoor Swimming Pools, Seated Courtyard, Kids Playground and Gardens.
The on/site Leisure Centre, includes Heated Indoor Swimming Pool, Sauna, Jacuzzi and Gymnasium. The Apartments are new, 2 Bed & 2 Bath or a 1 Bed &1 Bath all with hydrotherapy baths. The 2 Bed has 2 Balconies the 1 Bed has one. The outdoor swimming pools are private & surrounded by a beautifully landscaped courtyard .
The Apartments have elevator access so it is wheelchair friendly. Your apartment is accessed by a video phone entrance system, for security. The leisure centre is on the ground floor, near the elevators. The apartment is fully furnished, fully Air-conditioned, Electric Window Shutters & fully self-catering. Music sound systems are built in to each room. In the 2 bed apartment, the bathroom is en-suite + hydrotherapy bath. Restaurants,Bars, Supermarkets,Marina, Beaches and Lagos Town are within walking distance, a car is not neded.
A large lidl supermarket also a Pingo-Dolce Supermarket is closeby, if you decide to have Lunch and Breakfast in the Apartment. An Internet Cafe 'Bora' is located in the town Centre just to the right of the Second Square.
It is located to the right of the old Tiled Green Building, down a narrow side Street.
Off Season Internet usage is FREE and unlimited, once you make a purchase in the Cafe..
I live in Cork City,reland. My work background is in Logistics/Transportation. I have been travelling to Portugal on Holidays, for many years from a young age. My decision to purchase in Portugal, was a natural progression. I had no difficulty in choosing the Location. Lagos has it all, History, Culture, Style, Climate and Atmosphere all year round.
Dave Lenihan purchased this apartment in 2008
Location, Location, Location and Luxury and great Facilities.
Only minutes to Beaches, Restaurants, Markets/Shopping.
3 minutes walk to Marina Bridge. Minutes walk to Bus and Train Stations.
Crowning Glory is the on/site Leisure Centre - Indoor Pool, Sauna, Jacuzzi and Gym. These facilities are a big bonus, in the winter/spring, when temperatures are down on the Peak Months.
Hi Dave,
Just a note to say that we had a wonderful time at your apartment in Lagos, it was everything we hoped for and more. The apartment was just as you said and the situation in a great, well maintained complex, in a cracking town was the icing on the cake. The apartment was spotlessly clean, luxurious and comfortable. Thank-you for the welcome pack and providing a cot for our 2 year old boy, he really enjoyed the swimming pools and beach and even learned a few words of Portuguese thanks to the friendly locals! The apartment was much bigger than we thought and perhaps the photos do not quite do it justice.
We tried out several of the bars and restaurants you recommended, our favourites being Reis (Old Town) and Algarvia (just down the road). Café Fresco was also really pleasant with great staff and useful for Wi-Fi. We also really liked the friendly café/bar Caso de Pasto Serfafin opposite the bus station - recommended for anyone with car/bus/coach mad toddler! Very very reasonably priced too! Another couple of places we enjoyed were the 2 very local restaurants that are almost next door to each other at the top of the hill when you turn right and then immediately left from the apartment. One is Convento do Frodos. All you can eat sardines a speciality! It was great to be in proper town rather than just a resort.
Once again thanks for all your correspondence and information, please feel free to use my comments as reviews for your apartments. 5 out of 5 from us.
We definitely hope to return.
All the best to you and your family,
Will, Donna and Sam
The Rates quoted are based on a maximum rental of 4 Persons. A €300 booking deposit is required, to reserve the booking. A €200 Refundable Security Deposit, is due with the balance of payment. Payments may be transferred by E.F.T (Electronic Funds Transfer). The balance of the Rental Fee + €200 is due at 8 weeks prior to travel. The Security Deposit is refunded in the week of your return home.
Apologies to Dave for the late review. Thought I'd already posted one last year.
I stayed here for a week in October 2015. Its probably the best apartment I've stayed at in Lagos town both in terms of location and in being well equipped, comfortable, modern and clean.
Its just a short walk to the town center or marina.
There was no hassle with booking or anything else.
I'd have no problem recommending this apartment to anyone.
We were staying a week in this nice apartment. Its in a good condition with all the modern facilities. Location is good. Easy to access shops, restaurants and Lagos wonderful gliff beaches.
Dave the owner gave us a good tips to the city and was helpful all in all.
Highly recommended!
Thanks Anna & Antti from Finland
Our first visit to Lagos, We booked this one bedroom apartment as it already had some great reviews!.
And we can certainly see why!!, located in a very central part with easy access ( by foot!) to supermarkets, Town, beaches & harbour!
Stones throw from bus & train stations, was this beautifully kitted out accommodation.
Had absolutely everything that you could possibly wish for AND MORE!
The booking process was easy and straight forward and the owners David & Mary a delight to deal with, helped with airport transfers ( number of reputable taxi firm) to a list of top restaurants and attractions not to miss!
The wifi is very fast! ( so booking any excursions very easy on line!).
We will be returning to Lagos and won't be looking to stay elsewhere!
Highly recommend this apartment to anyone looking to relaxing next to the outdoor pool or indoor... and being a short distance from all the great sights and amenities that Lagos has to offer!
Mr & Mrs Goff
This is the 2nd time we have stayed in this apartment and it is absolutely perfect in every way, it is immaculate and very modern and well maintained, the location is brilliant and just a short stroll to the centre with bars and restaurants along the way, will definitely stay here again 👍👍
apartment was in immaculate condition upon our arrival and in a prime location within lagos. We really enjoyed our holiday and dave was extremely helpful in all aspects.
We spent just over a week in Quinta das palmeiras, In mid march and were more than impressed.
Photos on home-away did not do it justice. It's furnished to a very high standard and the facilities are top end. Very spacious and spotlessly clean, a real Boutique type and stylish Apartment. Loved the Hydrotherapy Bath, and the Music System in all rooms, was able to plug my I-Phone into the system and listen to my favorite music.
The Kitchen was well equipped, modern and user friendly,and we cooked in on a few Nights as well as Breakfast & Lunch.
Balcony Views were of Lagos Town and the far-off Hills, Great.
As it was March we did not use the Outdoor Pool, but used the Indoor one and Jacuzzi, both heated.
The Apartment's central location was the main positive, everything is about 10 minutes walk, Restaurants, Bars, Beaches, Supermarkets etc. Lidl and Pingo Supermarkets are ony 5 minutes walk.
Dave was very prompt and helpful during the booking process and provided a mine of local Information, which meant we hit the ground running on arrival and lost little time settling in.
Fresco café on Ground Floor of the Complex was outstanding, Food was of high standard and very well priced.
We found REIS Restaurant and Restaurante D. Fernanda, In the Town Centre to be quite good.
There was also a reasonably priced hair dressers located on the ground floor of the complex, which my Girlfriend used and was very impressed with.
We will definitely be returning, I can highly recommend the Apartment and Quinta das Palmeiras, as a Holiday Location.
We will return when work allows.
Ray & Karen
Please see Video 'Link' below of Quinta das Palmeiras Holiday Complex and Leisure Centre and Lagos Town. To View Copy and Paste the 'Link' to your Internet Browser.
INTERNET WIFI access is available in the Complex, in 'FRESCO' Cafe on the Ground Floor. The apartment is located only minutes from the Marina Bridge, which leads to Lagos's main Meia-Praia Beach . A car is not needed, all you will need to see and do is closeby. Airport Transfers from Faro can be Arranged, only €135 return for 4 people. It is a 2 minute walk to Lagos Bus Station and also close to the Train Station. From the Bus Station you may take a Bus to Cape St Vincent, the most westerly point in Europe. Lagos Town is 5 minutes walk, here all the fine Restaurants, Bars, Tourist Craft Shops & Markets are to be found. Prai de Luz Beach & Village is 10 minutes drive. The Spa Town of Monchique & Mountains are nearby, here you can experience the real Portugal. 2 Famous Golf Courses Boavista & Palmares are 5 minutes drive. Zoo Marine and Slide and Splash are 20 minutes drive from lagos. A Day Cruise of the beautiful Algarve Coastline is also possible to arrange at the Marina.
Other Activities: Mountain Climbing

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EURUSD: Bullish Bat Formation
FX:EURUSD Euro Fx/U.S. Dollar
Simple analysis for today's share. The EURUSD has a bullish Bat formation that has completed at 1.0523. Let's see if we can take advantage of a quick relief
Trade active
Trade closed: stop reached
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Completely irrelevant but do you know what's going on with usdcad, I'm bearish hoping it goes down to 1.311 but if it goes bullish to 1.33 I'm taking a big loss which I cannot afford mentally. Thanks Akil,
@CallumMcNeill, Where was your entry and where is your SL?
@Gurj, sorry I replied to @GenesisCTY accidently
@Gurj, but that my answer anyway haha
Akil_Stokes PRO CallumMcNeill
@CallumMcNeill, If you can't afford to take that type of loss mentally my advice would be to exit the trade right away as it sounds like a trade that you shouldn't have been involved in to begin with.
CallumMcNeill Akil_Stokes
@Akil_Stokes, Thanks Akil, better to lose £15 than £60 (that's a lot for me haha)
Akil_Stokes PRO CallumMcNeill
@CallumMcNeill, Exactly trading is all about not taking those big losses, especially when they are losses that we're not suppose to take on. We'll always find winners, it's the losers that kill accounts
Elvis.Deonarine Akil_Stokes
@Akil_Stokes, totally agree that is the one thing i have learned over my time trading, is dont chase trades because you want to be in a position . plan the trade trade the plan.
Akil_Stokes PRO Elvis.Deonarine
@Elvis.Deonarine, Easier said than done, but chasing trades or revenge trading often ends badly
Great, I did my analysis and feel it may rise at around 1.04857! Near the 50% fib retracement area! Maybe its a false break through and a failed double top pattern?
@GenesisCTY, doing what I do best I entered at the WORSE possible time at 1.322. So are you bearish as well??
GenesisCTY CallumMcNeill
@CallumMcNeill, Not yet! Im seeing if it hits the 50% retracement area of the entire bullish leg! I really do feel its a false double top and will go bullish just as Akil says!
@CallumMcNeill, So Genesis is talking about EURUSD (which is this post). If you entered USDCAD at 1.322, you can still exit and wait for a better entry. Like Akil says, if there is a doubt or you are over leveraged, be careful and exit if needed
@Gurj, Oh dear.. Thanks for pointing that out. As you may of guessed I'm rather new to this and still learning how to change the colour of a trend line.
It's probably a good idea if get out the trade...
And run.
It's probably a good idea if get out the trade...
And run.
@CallumMcNeill, Keep at it. There are lots of traders on here (top one's on "all time" list), like Akil and others who do Youtube webinars/videos. They're useful. Watch them and pic a trader to follow so you can develop your own style!
@Gurj, Thanks man, I'm learning loads from Akil and just watched ani's live webbinar a few days ago. Massive help.
@CallumMcNeill, Bang on, mate. I'd recommend watching them every week to set your mind up for the trading week ahead! Good luck.
Akil_Stokes PRO Gurj
@Gurj, Love what you said about "pick a trader to follow" because it's so important that a newer trader not try to do too much at once, but also finds a style that matches their personality. Great comment!
Akil_Stokes PRO GenesisCTY
@GenesisCTY, Could be, the Euro has been complete junk for a while now, so until we break out of this range it's hard to predict what will happen.
@GenesisCTY, do you mean 1.348, that's a heck of a drop haha
GenesisCTY CallumMcNeill
Haha the reason I see the drop is because I did a Fibonacci retracement on the pullbacks and found the 261.8 areas align well with the 50%! Normally false double tops have a violent drop and a rise back into new highs, so it confuses the hell out of us
Haha the reason I see the drop is because I did a Fibonacci retracement on the pullbacks and found the 261.8 areas align well with the 50%! Normally false double tops have a violent drop and a rise back into new highs, so it confuses the hell out of us
@GenesisCTY, Oh wow, let's hope your not wrong ;)
TomPower GenesisCTY
@GenesisCTY, leave it to the experts like akil
GenesisCTY TomPower
@TomPower, Haha oh nono! Its not like that! Akil is my role model, both as an excellent trader and an amazing teacher! Just thought I'd share some thoughts was all! :))
Akil_Stokes PRO GenesisCTY
@GenesisCTY, Thanks for the kind words man!
I'm looking out for a potential bullish bat if price breaks past that area of support...that Trump speech later on tho...
Akil_Stokes PRO Andy009
@Andy009, Yeah the Trump speech is certainly on my radar, same with Carney's at 9:15am
I told you,F...ing patterns does not work !!!
Akil_Stokes PRO Dragon-From-Balkans
@Dragon-From-Balkans, I would be sure not to involved them in your trading plan if I were you then. Never want to trade anything that you don't fully trust. Hope this helps
Dragon-From-Balkans Akil_Stokes
@Akil_Stokes, on the patterns I do not believe anymore, waste of money and time !!!
Alexander_Nikitin Dragon-From-Balkans
@Dragon-From-Balkans, Did you ever test them on history? If yes, then what are you talking about? If no, then go and test them before you lose your faith.:)
Akil_Stokes PRO Dragon-From-Balkans
@Dragon-From-Balkans, As I mentioned above, if you do not believe them and feel that they are a waste of your time, I would highly recommend not trading them as part of your trading plan. In my opinion It's silly to trade anything that you don't believe in
ToufikChalouli Dragon-From-Balkans
@Dragon-From-Balkans, Nothing work's in this market .... expect jan theory it did never failed me give's you at least 7/10 actions ;)
no, eurusd will down, until 0385
it went down very sharp ! does that invalidated the pattern ?
Akil_Stokes PRO ToufikChalouli
@ToufikChalouli, Yes, once the "X" leg is penetrated the pattern should be considered invalid
@Akil_Stokes please suggest parameters of buy stop order on this pattern.
Akil_Stokes PRO MartinMoss
@MartinMoss, The pattern is now invalid but buy orders go at the "D" completion and stops need to go beyond the "X" leg for advanced pattern formations
MartinMoss Akil_Stokes
@Akil_Stokes, thanks @Akil_Stokes.
hi akil,thanks for share i think accept loses is a very expensive lesson to learn.
Akil_Stokes PRO hoza_saad
@hoza_saad, I agree, but not learning that lesson can be even more costly
hoza_saad Akil_Stokes
@Akil_Stokes, well said Akil
Idea was good at the end...
Akil_Stokes PRO gannscalper
@gannscalper, Thanks
Akil, What do you think about this setup?
Please gime me some advice!
Please gime me some advice!
Akil_Stokes PRO WilliamSurya
@WilliamSurya, If it meets all of your rules for engagement then I would classify it as a good trade
Akil_Stokes PRO WilliamSurya
@WilliamSurya, I know that may not help much, but I don't make the habit of telling traders whether they are right are wrong, simply because there are so many profitable ways to trade that I don't want my opinion to sway you either way
WilliamSurya PRO Akil_Stokes
@Akil_Stokes, Thankyou Akil!


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Location of mineral deposit: Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan.
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New York City mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner sort-of gave an interview to Lucy Watson, the New York correspondent for UK broadcaster ITV. No analysis is possible here; the transcript tells the story, with the aid of a few footnotes.
Weiner: This is what separates American media from British media.
Watson: Well, whilst we're talking, then, it seems we're walking along. How do you maintain such resilience in this campaign?
Weiner: [Addressing others:] It can't be, want to be — sorry about that guys, I'm handing it to the wrong person. Laura, or someone, can I just take this. [Now addressing Watson:] What do you mean? If you want to be the mayor of the city of New York, you gotta work hard [fidgets, puts pen in his shirt pocket].
Watson: And you've got to fight.
Weiner: K.* [continues fidgeting, this time obsessively tucking in his blue shirt]
Watson: What about what's going on in your personal life then, how do you deal with that, when you've been confronted and you've been so exposed…
Weiner, interrupting question and acknowledging someone else: How you doing, my friend. Nice to see you, thank you, brother.
Watson: How do you carry on, when what's gone on in your personal life?
Weiner: I guess you must be under the impression this is supposed to be easy. It's not. I'm fighting** for a tough job, that requires a lot of toughness when you're on the job. So, this is the way I'd want it to be.
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Weiner: It's hard to take you seriously. No, it has to do with wanting to be mayor of the city of New York. And wanting to help the middle class and those struggling to make it. [more tucking in at this point]
Watson: What is is that you want to do…
Weiner, interrupting question and speaking in an accent that mocks Watson's: Or the hunger for the big job. Or the hunger for the big job. [noting someone else:] Hello. Uh, why don't you go to my website, anthonyweiner.com. I want to fight for the middle class and those struggling to make it.
Watson: Would anything stop you?
Weiner: [Laughs and turns cheek] I just have a feeling I've, like, stepped into a Monty Python bit. I don't know, would anything stop me? Now is a rock going to fall on my head? No, nothing's going to stop me. I'm going to win this election.
Watson: What makes you so sure you're going to win this election? What can you give these people, of New York?
Weiner: I'm going to work hard for them. I've got better ideas, I come from a better place, I'm building a campaign on ideas for the middle class and those struggling to make it and every single day I'm fighting*** to show them that I want their support. Look at me, when I started this campaign I was 6'9″ 240 lbs., is all that's left of me. By the time I'm done with this campaign I'm going to slide under the door at Gracie Mansion. Anything else I can do for ITV, you want me to do the weather or something?
Watson: If you can do the weather, you can do the weather for me.
Weiner: Where is it from, this is in England?
Watson: Well, you can do the weather here in New York if you'd like.
Weiner: No, no, no, I'll do yours instead. It's going to be raining, cloudy and gray, so do what you can, guys. Try to keep your head up, keep a stiff — what is it? — stiff upper lip. All right, take care now.
Watson: Very good, thank you very much for your time, Mr. Weiner.
Weiner: You're very welcome. You're very welcome.
*Here, Weiner gives a standoffish response to the suggestion by Watson that he has to "fight" to become mayor of New York City. As if he bristles at the suggestion. Yet at two other points in the interview, he volunteers that he's fighting for the people of New York City.
**Here, Weiner volunteers that he's fighting, even though he took umbrage at that suggestion earlier in the interview.
***Here, Weiner volunteers that he's fighting, even though he took umbrage at that suggestion earlier in the interview.


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1984 Buick Park AvenueVery original car, was stored for many years in a garage by a window which resulted in a partly faded hood which i had repainted and i had the rear bumper panel replaced due to a small crack in the plastic.The rest of the paint is original. Factory door panels,dash,carpet and headliner in very nice condition.Ice cold factory air conditioning with the original R-12 freon.It is being sold without a warranty and as is.A non-refundable $1000.00 deposit via pay pal at auction end and the balance paid withtin 5 days. I prefer a bank wire transfer or cash.
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|Oct 30, 1990
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|Jun 8, 1989
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|Jun 8, 1989
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|Ricky R. Ruschke
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|Filtertek, Inc.
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This invention relates to check-valves and, more particularly, to a center flow check valve of the diaphragm type for use with liquids and gases.
Check valves for a variety of different applications are well known. The purpose of a check valve is to allow fluid flow in one direction only. In the medical field, it is advantageous to include one or more check valves in a tubing set used during intravenous infusion of fluids to a patient. Such fluids often include drugs. It is therefore desirable to limit the size of the check valve in order to minimize the volumn of fluid containing the drugs which fills the valve and is generally thrown away with the valve.
Samples of various check valve designs are described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,749,003 of Leason, U.S. Pat. No. 4,222,407 of Ruschke et al, U.S. Pat. No. 3,889,710 of Brost, U.S. Pat. No. 4,415,003 of Paradis et al, U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,246,932, 4,310,017 and 4,535,820 of Raines, and U.S. Pat. No. 4,610,275 of Beecher.
As disclosed in many of these patents, it is very common in a check valve to use a flexible diaphragm (often called a disk) to seal off a flow path through the valve body in order to prevent backflow.
One problem often encountered in using a diaphragm in a check valve is difficulty in keeping the diaphragm properly positioned in relation to the flow path and the sealing surface against which it is to act. One solution to this problem has been to provide a hole in the diaphragm through which a mounting pin extends, holding the disks against transverse movement. Another solution has been to form the pin as a part of the diaphragm and insert the pin into a diaphragm mount during manufacture. In known designs of these types, however, the flow pattern through the valve cannot truly be centered around the diaphragm, because the mounting pin extends in some manner from the central portion of the valve body. In addition, the extra structure represented by the pin and its mounting represents increased material, manufacture and assembly cost. As a class, diaphragm valves suffer from sticking, disk distortion, disk deterioration during use, and improper disk placement.
Another known type of check valve is the duckbill valve, so-called because it includes elements made of silicone rubber that are assembled in opposed fashion so as resemble the bill of a duck (or, more accurately, so as to resemble the reed of a double reed musical instrument). To form the assembly, a member of silicone rubber is folded over to provide a fluid passage, and the fold is cut to provide an exit. Forward flow proceeds from within the assembly through the cut, and back flow tends to press the two members together, closing the opening formed at the cut.
One difficulty of duckbill valves is that the elements, being made of silicone rubber, tend to "heal" or grow together at the cut. This occurrence increases the pressure required to open the valve. Duckbill valves also tend to suffer from incomplete closing against back flow pressure, the result of imperfect cutting during manufacture that removes chunks of silicone. Although both diaphragm type valves and duckbill valves can be very sensitive and operate at low pressures both in the forward flow direction and in the back flow direction, they have not achieved such results consistently. In both cases, pressures required to open the valve, once it begins to malfunction, can typically reach twenty inches of water and can go as high as thirty six inches of water.
The present invention is directed to a reliably sensitive center flow check valve of the diaphragm type having an axisymmetric flow path and internal structure. The valve includes an imperforate diaphragm that is loose, e.g., is not affirmatively held in place by a pin or the like. The valve body has a number of features that help to keep the diaphragm in its proper concentric position so that it does not become damaged during use or cause a valve malfunction.
A flow deflector directs incoming flow toward the periphery of the diaphragm and away from the center of the diaphragm. The entire periphery of the diaphragm is free to flex about support edges formed on the housing downstream of the diaphragm.
A reverse flow path directs back flow to the center of the downstream surface of the diaphragm. The back flow lifts the diaphragm off the support edges and seals it against a concave sealing surface formed in the inlet portion of the valve body.
The diaphragm is protected against strong pressure in the forward direction by the flow deflector and against strong back flow pressure by a continuous center portion of the concave sealing surface. Nevertheless, the valve is quite sensitive and is reliable in its sensitivity. It can respond to pressures of one or two inches of water, both in the forward and reverse flow directions.
In the absence of forward or backward fluid pressure, the diaphragm assumes a neutral or at rest position in which its upstream surface seals against back flow by making line contact with a convex curved surface disposed just on the upstream side of the diaphragm. In this manner, the valve prevents trickle flow in the reverse direction.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an example of an external appearance of a valve according to the current invention and showing upstream and downstream members of a valve housing;
FIG. 2 is an elevation taken along line 2--2 of FIG. 1 and showing a view into the inlet passage of the upstream member of the valve housing of a presently preferred embodiment;
FIG. 3 is an elevational cross-section of a presently preferred embodiment and showing the diaphragm in a neutral configuration in the diaphragm chamber of the valve, the view being taken along the lines 3--3 in FIGS. 2 and 7;
FIG. 4 is a view like that of FIG. 3 but showing the diaphragm in a configuration of flexing about the diaphragm support edges to pass forward flow;
FIG. 5 is a view like that of FIG. 3 but showing the diaphragm in a configuration of responding to back flow pressure and sealing against the concave sealing surface;
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the downstream member of the valve housing of the presently preferred embodiment, showing four ribs extending into the downstream portion of the diaphragm chamber;
FIG. 7 is an end elevation of the member of FIG. 6, taken on line 7 of FIG. 3 but with the diaphragm removed; and
FIG. 8 is an end elevation of the upstream member shown in FIG. 2, taken on line 8 of FIG. 3.
While this invention is susceptible of embodiment in many different forms, there is shown in the drawings and will herein be described in detail a preferred embodiment of the invention with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered as an exemplification of the principles of the invention and is not intended to limit the broad aspects of the invention to the embodiment illustrated and described.
In a presently preferred embodiment of a check valve according to the current invention, a housing or valve body 2 is provided with an inlet passage 4 and an outlet passage 6 (FIG. 3). In the interior, the valve body 2 is provided with a substantially axisymmetric chamber 8.
A flexible diaphragm 10 is disposed in the chamber 8, as will be described in more detail below. In its presently preferred form, the diaphragm 10 is a disk made of a medical grade silicone rubber material having a durometer of approximately thirty.
The valve body 2 may conveniently be made by molding, and for this purpose may comprise an upstream member 12 and a downstream member 14 fixed together.
In the illustrated embodiment, the upstream member 12 is provided with an outer flat annular surface 16 (FIG. 8) that is raised above an inner flat annular surface 18. Between these two surfaces lies a first annular flash trap 20.
The downstream member 14 is provided with an inner flat annular surface 24 (FIG. 7) raised above an outer flat annular surface 22 in such a manner that the upstream and downstream members may be mated when sealed, in the manner shown in FIG. 3. Second annular flash trap 26 is formed between the surfaces 22, 24.
The members 12, 14 may be fixed together by ultrasonic welds 28. The flash traps 20, 26 collect melt that is produced during ultrasonic welding. In the alternative, the fixing may be accomplished by adhesive or over-molding techniques as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,113,627 and 4,414,172, which are hereby incorporated by reference.
The chamber 8 is substantially defined by boundaries thereof, including a cup-shaped surface 32 of downstream member 14 and a concave sealing surface 34 (FIG. 4) of upstream member 12.
FIG. 3 shows the diaphragm 10 in an at rest or neutral configuration. The diaphragm is desirably made of a material that is as soft as possible, provided that the material is not so soft that the diaphragm loses its memory.
In FIG. 3 the memory of the diaphragm causes it to assume a substantially planar shape in which an upstream face 36 (FIG. 4) of the diaphragm makes line contact with an annular convex curved surface 30 (FIGS. 4 and 8) formed on a downstream face of the upstream member 12. Even though the valve is very sensitive in both directions, this line contact forms a seal that helps to prevent even slight back flow through the valve in the reverse direction (shown by the arrow R in FIG. 5) at back-pressures even lower than the sensitivity limit of the valve in the reverse flow direction. Line contact, as opposed to surface contact, maximizes the force of the diaphragm against the surface 30 at low back pressure, insuring no leakage of fluid in the reverse direction.
The above-mentioned line contact when the diaphragm is in an at rest position is desirable but not necessary. Even very slight back flow, when it occurs, will move the diaphragm to the left in FIG. 3 so as to achieve said line contact.
As shown in FIG. 6, a plurality of members in the form of ribs 38 extend radially inwardly from the cup-shaped surface 32. As also shown in FIG. 3, an upstream surface of each rib 38 is dished-out so as to present to the diaphragm 10 an arcuate surface 40 and an angled surface 42 disposed radially inwardly of the arcuate surface 40 and angling inwardly in the upstream direction at a preferred angle of forty five degrees. The resulting configuration may conveniently be thought of as dividing a rib 3B into a first wall 44 (FIGS. 5-7) that bears the arcuate surface 40 and a second wall 46 that bears the angled surface 42 and extends for a substantial distance in the downstream direction.
It should be noted from FIG. 7 that, as to the downstream member 14, the cross-section of the FIGS. 3-5 is taken along a plane displaced from the axis of symmetry, so that one views in FIGS. 3-5 the side surfaces of two of the ribs SB and a front surface of a third rib 3B.
The diameter of the diaphragm 10 is just sufficient for it to extend across the chamber 8 from one arcuate surface 40 to an opposite arcuate surface 40. Accordingly, the perimeter of the diagram 10 is displaced radially inwardly from the cup-shaped boundary surface 32 by a distance just greater than the radial dimension of a rib 38 at that point (i.e., of a first wall 44). If one imagines a disk of that diameter placed on FIG. 6, one may realize that four arcuate gaps exist between the edge of the diaphragm 10 and the cup-shaped surface 32, the gaps respectively extending between adjacent pairs of first walls 44.
In the upstream direction, the second walls 46 terminate in means for contacting and supporting the diaphragm 10. In the illustrated embodiment, these take the form of diaphragm contacting surfaces 48 disposed axisymmetrically with respect to the overall flow path through the valve.
In FIG. 4, the arrow F represents downstream, forward flow of the type the valve is designed to pass freely. The axisymmetric contacting surfaces 48 restrain the central portion of the diaphragm 10, while the entire periphery of the diaphragm is free to flex in the downstream direction. With increasing flow, the diaphragm 10 flexes to a greater degree, thereby enlarging the gaps mentioned above between the periphery of the diaphragm and the cup-shaped surface 32.
As shown by arrows in FIG. 4, the incoming fluid passes to the periphery of the diaphragm and around the edges, and then flows through the spaces between the ribs 38 to the outlet passage 6. If the flow rate should become sufficiently great, the portions of the diaphragm that flex eventually will contact the angled surfaces 42. This configuration is shown in FIG. 4.
The diaphragm 10 is imperforate. At no point is it attached to the valve body 2. Accordingly, the illustrated embodiment contains a number of features that help inhibit lateral displacement of the diaphragm 10 that could result in damage to the diaphragm or in failure of the valve. Among these are the arcuate surfaces 40 described above. When the diaphragm 10 is in the neutral configuration shown in FIG. 3 and in the flexed position shown in FIG. 4, the edge of the disk is guided and controlled (but without substantial interference) by the closely proximate arcuate surfaces 40.
According to a further feature of the preferred embodiment, the diaphragm contacting means 48 takes the form of edges that are intentionally made sharp. To form such an edge, each rib 38 has a periphery that tapers in the upstream direction and inwardly with respect to the rib.
According to this aspect of the invention, the sharp edges 48 press into the downstream surface 50 of the diaphragm to further inhibit lateral movement of the diaphragm when the diaphragm and the edges 48 are in contact.
In theory, line contact between the diaphragm 10 and the edges 48 is preferred over surface contact. Point contact would be preferred over line contact. It may be seen that, if desired, point contact may be achieved by causing the periphery of each rib to taper to a point rather than to an edge.
Within the limits achievable by molding technology and disk strength, it is thought that smaller areas of contact between a diaphragm and diaphragm support means are preferred over larger areas. In the illustrated embodiment, a diaphragm in the form of a disk may have a diameter of 0.295 inch and a thickness of 0.015 inch. A suitable thickness in the radial direction of a diaphragm contacting surface 48 is 0.005 inch. With current technology, thinner edges are difficult to mold and might cut the diaphragm.
According to a further feature of the current invention, the edges 48 are axisymmetrically disposed about a central reverse flow passage 52 (FIGS. 5 and 7) that is axially continuous with the outlet passage 6. The reverse flow passage 52 is most useful when the valve is operating to halt reverse flow, as represented by the arrow R in FIG. 5.
During reverse flow, the fluid entering outlet passage 6 is not directed to the periphery of the diaphragm in the manner of downstream flow. Instead, reverse flow passage 52 directs this incoming fluid to the center of the downstream surface 50 of the diaphragm, lifting the diaphragm from the edges 48 and pressing it against the upstream boundary of the chamber 8 that is defined by the above-mentioned concave sealing surface 34.
The existence of the open-ended reverse flow passage 52 allows easier molding of the downstream member 14. Also, during molding the steel to make the flow path may act as a support for a center core pin that makes the outlet port.
Preferably, the concave surface 34 is a smooth surface of constant curvature. Most desirably, the contour of the surface 34 is spherical with a radius of 0.110 inch for the diaphragm dimensions specified above.
As shown in FIGS. 3-5 and B, the concave sealing surface 34 extends from the apex of the annular convex curved surface 30 radially inwardly to a continuous portion 54 (FIG. 8) disposed on the axis of the diaphragm, and hence on the axis of the reverse flow passage 52. The concave sealing surface 34 is interrupted by a plurality of communicating openings 56 (FIG'S 2, 4, and 8) that communicate the inlet passage 4 with the chamber B.
The radially outermost portion of the annular convex curved surface 30 may, if desired, have a different radius of curvature than the concave sealing surface 34. However, it is highly desirable for these two arcuate surfaces to meet tangentially. Such meeting should be smooth because it will occur at or near the point of line contact with the diaphragm 10, as shown in FIG. 3.
According to a further aspect of the current invention, the diaphragm 10 responds to reverse fluid flow from the reverse flow passage 52 by conforming to the concave sealing surface 34. In the process, it tightly seals the communicating openings 56, thereby preventing reverse flow through the valve. As the diaphragm 30 changes state from that shown in FIG. 3 to that shown in FIG. 5, it does so in a rolling manner, as the contact between the diaphragm 10 and sealing surface 34 progresses radially inwardly from the line contact of FIG. 3 to the complete surface-to-surface contact of FIG. 5. Both this rolling contact and the concave nature of the sealing surface 34 help to retain the disk in its proper lateral position.
As shown above, the continuous portion 54 of the concave surface 34 is disposed on the upstream side of the diaphragm just opposite the end of the reverse flow passage 52. Therefore, the continuous portion 54 is positioned to serve as a stop for the diaphragm 10 and to resist strong back flow fluid pressures. That is, it prevents strong back flow fluid pressures from blowing the unattached diaphragm down the inlet passage 4.
As shown in FIG. 3, in the illustrated embodiment no flow path exists, not even theoretically, for the leakage of slowly-moving reverse flow through the valve. For this reason, it is preferred for the diaphragm contacting means 48 to be disposed sufficiently far to the left in FIG. 3 that the diaphragm 10, when in the neutral position, is pushed into contact with the annular convex curved surface 30 on the upstream side. However, the valve will function if such contact is not achieved.
According to a further aspect of the current invention, the valve is provided with a flow deflector upstream of and coaxial with the diaphragm B. The flow deflector serves to direct incoming, forward flow represented by the arrow F in FIG. F toward the periphery of the diaphragm and away from the center of the diaphragm. Conveniently, the flow deflector may be incorporated in the same structure that forms the concave sealing surface 34.
In particular, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, a flow deflector 58 has a generally curved, preferably spherical upstream surface and a downstream surface that is the continuous portion 54 of the concave surface 34. The flow deflector 58 is mounted concentrically with respect to the diaphragm 10 by a plurality of support struts 60 that are integrally formed with both the flow deflector 58 and wall 62 of inlet passage 4. Downstream surfaces of the support struts 60 also conveniently form a portion of the concave sealing surface 34.
Because incoming fluid is to be directed to the periphery of the diaphragm during normal downstream flow, use of the fluid deflector assists operation of the valve from a fluid dynamic standpoint In addition, directing incoming fluid to the periphery of the diaphragm before it reaches the diaphragm helps to avoid lateral displacement of the diaphragm. Furthermore, the fluid deflector keeps incoming fluid from impacting the center of the upstream surface of the diaphragm, which, as noted above is disposed opposite to the reverse flow passage 52. Therefore, the fluid deflector keeps the diaphragm from being blown down the reverse flow passage 52 and therefore allows the valve to operate at higher forward flow pressure Moreover, the consequent lower force acting on the center of the disc allows it to bulge when the edges bend.
Of course, variations of the aspects of the invention described above are possible The diaphragm 10 need not be circular For example, a square or star-shaped diaphragm might be used, the extra edges aiding in keeping the diaphragm in position. One might improve performance by making the center of the diaphragm thicker than the periphery, to provide a diaphragm having comparatively more sensitivity relative to its support, stability and strength.
Variations of the current invention are possible in which fewer than all of the above-noted aspects are taken-advantage of. For example, one might mount a diaphragm such that the entire periphery may flex in the downstream direction but without providing for a reverse flow passage 52 or a sealing surface having a concave shape such as surface 34.
The number of ribs 38, four in the drawings, and the number of flow deflector support struts 60 three in the drawings, may be varied as desired. The relative angular position of the ribs 38 and struts 60 about their common axis of symmetry may be selected as desired.
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* Front month at highest mark since early December * Nuclear outages still running above normal * Mixed weather outlooks, some mild temperatures on tap * Coming Up: EIA natgas storage data on Thursday By Eileen Houlihan NEW YORK, March 13 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas futures edged higher early on Wednesday, climbing to a fresh three-month spot chart high amid continued technical buying and some cold weather expected to return to consuming regions of the nation late this week. With forecasts for next week mixed, calling for some above-normal and below-normal temperatures, and inventories still well above normal, some traders remained cautious of more upside. But others said the chart picture remained supportive, with the nearby contract breaking through some key resistance levels on its 18 percent run up from the five-week low of $3.125 per million British thermal units hit in mid-February. As of 9:22 a.m. EDT (1322 GMT), front-month April natural gas futures on the New York Mercantile Exchange were at $3.679 per million British thermal units, up 3.4 cents, or about 1 percent. The nearby contract rose as high as $3.686 in electronic trade, its highest price since early December, according to Reuters data. Forecaster MDA Weather Services called for warmth to build in the western United States in its one to five-day outlook, but some below-normal temperatures were seen lingering in the East. The latest National Weather Service six to 10-day forecast issued on Tuesday also called for below-normal temperatures in most of the West and normal or above-normal for much of the East. Nuclear outages totaled about 17,400 megawatts, or 17 percent of U.S. capacity, up from 16,500 MW out on Tuesday and a five-year average outage rate of about 15,900 MW, but down from 19,600 MW out a year ago. ANOTHER ABOVE-AVERAGE STORAGE DRAW U.S. Energy Information Administration data last week showed domestic gas inventories fell the prior week by 146 billion cubic feet to 2.083 trillion cubic feet. Most traders viewed the decline as supportive, noting it was the third straight week that the draw came in above expectations. A Reuters poll showed traders and analysts had forecast a 134 bcf drop. The draw was also well above the 92 bcf pull seen during the same week last year and the five-year average drop of 107 bcf for that week. Storage is now 361 bcf, or 15 percent, below last year's record highs for this time of year, but it is also 269 bcf, or 15 percent, above the five-year average level. Early withdrawal estimates for Thursday's EIA inventory report range from 115 bcf to 147 bcf, well above the 66 bcf pulled from storage during the same week in 2012 and the five-year average decline of 74 bcf for that week. A string of strong weekly withdrawals has prompted analysts to sharply lower estimates for end-winter storage, with some expecting inventories to drop to as low as 1.8 tcf, or about 4 percent above average. A Reuters poll in mid-January showed most analysts had expected stocks to finish the heating season at about 2 tcf. So far this winter, nearly 500 bcf more gas has been pulled from storage than last year. RIGS DECLINE; OUTPUT SLOWING LITTLE Baker Hughes data last week showed the gas-directed drilling rig count fell 13 to a nearly 14-year low of 407. It was the fifth drop in six weeks, but production has not slowed much, if at all, from the record high posted last year. While the EIA on Tuesday lowered its growth forecast for 2013, it still expects marketed gas production to hit a record high for the third straight year.


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Gazebo is a place where children explore their own interests and are offered freedom for true discovery.
Gazebo Park School was founded in 1977 by teacher and former Esalen Director Janet Lederman. It was Lederman's vision that the experience was "designed with the educational goal of maximizing the full use of the child's growing body, unfolding intelligence, and soaring imagination." She believed that by maximizing each child's unique learning style and pace, and using the environment with its demands and differences as major tools, "the child learns in his/her earliest years: self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-discipline in the most basic form."
Today Gazebo offers a play and inquiry-based curriculum that promotes inner-directed learning and fosters a healthy sense of self. We hold a holistic view of the child, honoring the individual's learning and growth in relationship to self, to others, and to the environment.
Gestalt Practice is used as a foundational practice among children, staff, and interns. It is used to develop children's emotional awareness and vocabulary, allowing for self-expression, and to help in conflict resolution. Gazebo teachers facilitate processes with children through coaching and supporting healthy dialogue, and through their own self-evaluation and skillful communication as a team.
Gazebo is a place where children explore their own interests and are offered freedom for true discovery. The curriculum is emergent and offers opportunities to follow the natural rhythms of the day and the seasons. Each day includes ample time for exploring, investigating, testing, sorting, evaluating, assimilating, and learning about the world — including its ups and downs.
Our eco-conscious/sustainable model of land stewardship is also reflected in our cob structures such as the cob zebo, the lizard bench, a rain harvester roof, compostable outdoor toilets and gray water drainage.


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With 30 minutes left, it looked like the game was already over for the Vancouver Whitecaps.
The Whitecaps had just lost speedy striker Darren Mattocks to a red card in the 60th minute following his second yellow — only a minute after his first one. But, forced to play a man down, the Whitecaps still found a way to pull out a 1-0 win Saturday over the over the Colorado Rapids before a crowd of 19,166 at B.C. Place Stadium.
"It's one of those games that we'll remember for a long time, because it's one of those pivotal moments that shows we're a team that doesn't give up, and we're a team that doesn't look for excuses," said Whitecaps coach Martin Rennie.
Sebastien Le Toux's goal in the 80th minute gave the undermanned Whitecaps the dramatic win. Vancouver held off a Rapids rally and caught a couple of breaks as Colorado players clanked shots off the crossbar and the post in the closing minutes.
The Whitecaps (7-3-4) posted their seventh Major League Soccer victory of the season, surpassing the six they mustered in their 2011 expansion season.
"It was something that we talked about and we were motivated by going into this game," said Rennie, who is in his first year as Vancouver's coach. "We know that seven is the most wins the team has had during that last two seasons in the league, so that's an important moment for us."
Vancouver caught more luck less than an hour later as the expansion Montreal Impact completed a 4-1 upset of powerhouse Seattle. As a result, Vancouver moved one point ahead of the Sounders into third place in the Western Conference and five points up on Colorado (6-7-1) in the Western Conference standings.
Colorado won both games against Vancouver by identical 2-1 scores last season.
"It was great until they got a red card," said Colorado goalkeeper Matt Pickens, whose brilliant effort was spoiled by the loss. "I felt like we were playing fine and doing well. Then they went down a man and we kind of took our foot off the gas pedal, slowed the game down, worked more offensively and lost our heads defensively on some of the plays they had."
Le Toux scored on a sliding volley off Davide Chiumiento's long cross from near midfield. Rennie said it was fitting that Le Toux scored after he had worked hard to create many chances.
Five minutes into the second half, Pickens stopped Le Toux from point-blank range after Vancouver's Young-Pyo Lee ran onto a cross but could not get control of the ball. In the 70th minute, Le Toux saw his shot hit ring off the crossbar after the ball hit a fallen Pickens and ricocheted upward.
The French striker's goal ended almost a two-month scoring drought in league play. He had not scored an MLS goal since April 18 against Kansas City.
"It was difficult," said Le Toux of the slump. "Lots of times, it can be in your head. For a long time, I didn't score. So it was great for me and for my confidence, and it was great for the team, too, especially against Colorado, which is a big rival in the league and our conference."
Le Toux led all players with four shots. Chiumiento was the key to the goal as he dribbled away from three or four defenders in his vicinity and sent the seeing-eye cross.
It was Vancouver's second consecutive victory. Colorado has not won a league game since early May.
Vancouver's Brazilian striker Camilo and French counterpart Eric Hassli, the team's highest-paid player, started on the bench for the second straight game as Rennie elected to go with Mattocks and Le Toux, who plays a withdrawn attacker role. Camilo did not see the field for the second consecutive contest while Hassli subbed in during the 86th minute.
Mattocks made the decision look good until he was sent off. The Whitecaps rookie striker's first yellow card came in the 59th minute as he was called for diving in the 18-yard box after he ran onto a ball and it was cleared. In the following minute, he took his second yellow, and an automatic red, for a high tackle near the sideline on Colorado captain Drew Moor.
Chiumiento said the Whitecaps were able to concentrate better after the Jamaican striker's ejection.
"Sometimes with 10, you play better than in 11," said Chiumiento.
Whitecaps goalkeeper Joe Cannon was outstanding as he picked up his sixth shutout of the season and Vancouver's seventh clean sheet overall. Cannon was credited with five saves while Pickens recorded seven.
Two minutes after Le Toux scored, Colorado came close to equalizing, but were denied as, first, Cannon got his hand on a Conor Casey shot from the right flank. Then with the goalkeeper out of position, Vancouver defender Martin Bonjor blocked an Edu shot. Then Martin Rivero clunked the rebound off the crossbar.
Six minutes later, Colorado was unlucky again as Hunter Freeman curled a shot past Cannon from the corner of the 18 — only to see it hit the post.
"We dodged a few bullets, but we worked hard enough to create those breaks," said Cannon.
Notes: Mattocks will sit out an automatic one-game suspension for the red card Wednesday. ... Chiumiento received a rousing send-off as he subbed out in the 83rd minute. ... The Whitecaps have reinstated striker Long Tan, who was suspended indefinitely for complaining on Twitter about his lack of playing time. The suspension lasted a week. Tan, the first Chinese-born player to play in MLS, was not among 18 players dressed and watched the game in street clothes. ... Defender Michael Boxall has rejoined the Whitecaps after being away on international duty with his New Zealand squad. Boxall, a mainstay in 2011, has played sparingly this season and was not in the lineup against the Rapids. ... Cannon played 86 games for Colorado between 2003 and 2006, earning 25 shutouts and 2004 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year honours.
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DEAR BOB: I own a very nice condo in what you might call a"bad complex." The board of directors is in constant turmoil. Ourassociation reserve funds are inadequate so every time we need a major repairthere is a special assessment of the owners. Of 42 units, 12 are now listed forsale. Fortunately, we have a rule the owners cannot post "for sale"signs, so prospective buyers don't know of all the units for sale. Fortunately,I took your advice and made only a 10 percent down payment when I purchasedabout four years ago, so I don't have much equity. But I am getting married andwant to "move on" with my life. Is there any way I can advertise mycondo for sale "as-is" to avoid revealing all the problems with thecondo association? –Ken W.
DEAR KEN: No. An "as-is" real estate sale meansthe seller must reveal all known problems with the property, such as those youdescribed, but he does not have to pay for any repairs.
Purchase Bob Bruss reports online.
I suggest you list your condo for sale with a real estateagent who has been successful selling condos in your complex.
DEAR BOB: For years we have been saving the receipts forvirtually every home improvement we make. Should we continue this practice,considering the generous exemptions of $250,000 and $500,000 allowed byInternal Revenue Code 121, which you often discuss? We are well under theselimits and even if we stay in our home many years, I don't think we will everhave that much profit. –Ray P.
DEAR RAY: Save those home improvement receipts"forever." You never know when residential market values mightskyrocket in your town.
DEAR BOB: After our mother died in early 2005, my brotherand I inherited her house. I have been living in it for about three years withmy wife and two kids. I want to buy out my brother's half, but he prefers toreceive monthly rent for "his half" of the house. I want to get a newmortgage to buy him out. We are, and always will be, "best friends"so I don't want to cause any problems, but I hate having to pay rent to mybrother. My wife isn't happy about this either. Is there any way I can make himsell his half of the house to me? –Jeff R.
DEAR JEFF: No. Presuming both your names are on the title,probably as tenants-in-common, either one of you can bring a "partitionlawsuit" to force the sale of the entire property. The sales proceeds willthen be divided between the two co-owners.
However, if you and your family wish to stay in the house, apartition lawsuit is not the solution.
Perhaps if you dangle some cash in front of your brother, explainingif he cooperates he will receive all this tax-free cash (because you bothreceived a new stepped-up basis after your mother's death), maybe he will sellhis half to you.
(For more information on Bob Bruss publications, visit his
Real Estate Center).
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It was quiet in Garsai that day, the people went about their daily deeds unaware of the conflict approaching them. On the Horizon a Fire Nation army marched towards the Earth Kingdom, at its head were Shinzo and Shinzu. The brothers marched quietly towards Garsai their prescene unknown. It happened in a flash from the hills came Firebenders seemingly infinite in number. The citizens were cut down in their hundreds with the Avatar fighting for evil instead of good. As hope began to fade a second army was spotted on in the hills. They wore Earth Kingdom Royal Armor with Earth King Liang at the front. They charged towards the invaders knocking them back with unlimited determination. They forced the invaders back up the hill and into a nearby mountain range before return to Garsai and digging in (literally). At the Fire Nation War camp a man in robes stepped in and sat in front of the Fire Lord "Brother they have set up Great defenses and the Air Nomads have sent a squad to help" Shinzo rose and walked towards a map of the area. "How many do they number" he asked.
"About 100 Air Nomads and 5,000 Earth Kingdom Soldiers" Shinzu responded pulling back his hood.
"Key Figures?" Shinzo responded immediately.
"Earth King Liang, High Monk Tyris and his apprentice Irrad". Shinzo thought for a moment the years of strategic planning worked out scenarios in his mind. Shinzo then smiled as he looked to his brother. "I think its time we brought my unit in."
"Don't you think that's too much the Zaibatsu are genocidists! This is madness!"
"Are you questioning my rule! Remember you place" Shinzo shouted as he slammed his fist onto the tables destroying a small part of it.
"Very well I will inform them" Shinzu muttered as he began to walk out.
"One more thing, your place as my brother can only last so long" Shinzo said cocky as he sat on his bed, Shinzu walked out his fist clenched.
Day 2 Counterattack
Earth King Liang walked out his tent his face relaxed as he walked up to General Fung Lee. "Any activity General?" Liang said as he stood next to Fung Lee. The General relaxed a bit as the King and he were close friends. "Nothing much aside a from a scout we got him though" Feng said proudly.
"Its odd they'd let the scout die so easy and by himself" Liang said his voice sounded quiet.
"Do I detect some pity my king?" Feng said playfully.
"No I just think no man should die alone" Liang said his voice cold.
"There was something odd about him though" Feng said changing the subject seeing Liang's discomfort.
"Enlighten me" Liang said he attention focused.
"He was wearing some sort of custom armor, its not Fire Nation standard" Feng replied.
"That is odd, special forces perhaps" Liang said he voice was wise from his knowledge of war. As Feng was about to reply another voice came in before him.
"Its Zaibatsu, Fire Lord Shinzo's personal Guard," said Tyris walking up to the two men his apprentice, Irrad, followed closely behind.
"Ah Tyris good for you to join us and might I ask how you acquired this information?" asked Liang.
"I spoke briefly about the subject with Shinzu when we studied Airbending he said they do 'Demonic things'" Tyris replied as generated a small Air ball shaping it into a variety of things.
Their conversation was cut short by an explosion in the lower east-side of the city. The four traveled towards it Tyris quickly assumed his fighting stance taking out six Zaibatsu soldiers in the blink of an eye. Liang donned his Earth Gauntlets while he instructed Feng Lee to go back and stop any more attacks. Irrad used a 'wind sword' which was a high speed current of air capable of slicing through anything. He cut through a squad of Zaibatsu soldiers instantly and joined his master in the fight. Liang quickly smashed a few skulls and cause an avalanche of boulders by creating an artificial earthquake. From behind the soldiers a hand was raised and a bulky man stepped forward his hand hidden a mysterious mask. "Who are you" Liang asked, the man stood silent with a spear in his hand. A Zaibatsu soldier responded "Raion, They call him Raion."
"Let him talk" Tyris shouted.
"He doesn't" the soldier responded. Tyris grew angry and sent lighting sharp gust of wind at Raion but it had no effect, the man's armor barely touched. The General then walked forward his spear cutting against the ground. "This guy doesn't look so tough" Irrad said as he charged towards Raion. The General's stance remained the same but he brought his spear up and with a single slash brutally cut down Irrad. Tyris was engulfed with rage, before he could let it out a soldier ran up to them saying that the Zaibatsu were heading their way. After Tyris' instincts kicked in he made the 3 vanish a gulf of air. Raion stood in front of his new trophy, removing Irrad's prayer beads he hung them on his belt. "We move," he said his voice emotionless..
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Spot Goes To Hollywood
|Spot Goes to Hollywood
Cover art (Mega Drive)
|Eurocom (MD/GEN)
Burst Studios (SS, PS)
|Virgin Interactive Entertainment (All Versions)
Acclaim Entertainment (Genesis NA)
|Tommy Tallarico (MD/GEN)
Keith Arem (SS, PS)
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|Mega Drive/Genesis
Spot Goes to Hollywood is a platform video game released by Virgin Interactive for the Mega Drive/Genesis as the sequel to Cool Spot. A Sega Saturn and PlayStation version was later released, featuring different levels but similar gameplay to the original version. Sega 32X and SNES versions were also in development but got canceled before release. It utilizes an isometric graphics system to provide a pseudo-3D playing experience. The player controls Spot, once the mascot for the 7 Up soft drink, as he travels to various places trying to free his friends.
The central character in the game is Spot. Spot has become trapped in a movie projector. As he jumps from film to film, he encounters many classic film genres; these make up the various levels of the game. The main levels are a pirate movie, an adventure movie, and a horror movie, but there are many other bonus films to unlock.
Writing about the Genesis version, all four of Electronic Gaming Monthly's reviewers were impressed with the graphics and level design, and while one of them felt that the isometric perspective and controls make the game frustrating to the point of being unplayable, the other three felt that the difficulties presented by the perspective and controls actually enhance the experience.[1] A reviewer for Next Generation also considered the graphics impressive and found the isometric perspective presented no difficulty at all due to the "diagonally oriented control method". He nonetheless concluded that "in a final analysis, the game offers only enough excitement to be considered average."[2] GamePro gave it a negative review, complaining of the player character's slowness, the way the isometric perspective makes it difficult to judge where ledges are, the "average at best" graphics, and the poor sound effects.[3]
- ^ a b "Review Crew: Spot Goes to Hollywood". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 79. Ziff Davis. February 1996. p. 31.
- ^ a b "Spot Goes to Hollywood". Next Generation. No. 15. Imagine Media. March 1996. p. 96.
- ^ "ProReview: Spot Goes to Hollywood". GamePro. No. 90. IDG. March 1996. p. 60.


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Download O&P Pro apk 2.0 free for Android smartphone
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We have been trying for the last few months to make the application more useful and free of bugs.
Here are few of the exciting changes we have done, and we continue to make it better.
Value Analysis:
We have made the application so it is more secure for the manufacturers can log in an update their products. We have also taken measures that will protect the data from getting in the wrong hands,as this was a concern for some of the manufacturers. Now value analysis pricing can only be seen by certified professionals in the United States.
O&P News:
We will bring you the latest news and stories in the O&P industry right to your mobile device. You will be able to share the news with your friends in Facebook, LinkedIn & Twitter, right from your phone.
Clinical Cases:
We are creating a database of clinical cases where you might have approached the problem differently or if you need help from clinicians around the world. You will be able to post clinical cases and the photographs right from the application for everyone else to see and other clinicians can not only comment but can also post photos to solve the problem. That will create a databases of cases for everyone to review if they run into a similar cases.
Training Videos:
You will be able to watch trading videos from different clinicians around the world and learn their technique. If you have a video you want to share you can send us a link [email protected], and we will post it on the application for everyone to see.
Product Launch:
Don't you want to know as soon as a new technology hits the market. Now with Product Launch, manufacturers can post their product video and will instantly be seen all the users. As soon as a product is launched, it will generate an in-app-notification so everyone knows about the launch.
Evaluation & Measurement Forms (Coming Soon):
Tired of carrying paper forms, and tired of not having the forms when you need them. We have an app for that!! Soon you will be able to fill Ollie the evaluation forms on the phone or the tablet, once you are done you will be able to convert it and email it to the desired location. You can even put your Practice Logo on the top of your evaluation forms. Not only that, we are talking to a lot of C-Fab facilities and will be incorporating their forms so you can fill them on the go. We are very excited about this, and we are working very hard to get this out to you as soon as possible.
Medicaid Codes:
This application works great in my state, and some other states but we have only been able to retrieve the data be from the website. I you want to see your state included and if you have the database in Excel format we can plug it in as well. If you have a better databases for the state we already have, please send that to us as well so it's more accurate.
We welcome any suggestions and comments you might have, or if there is something you would like to add to the application please feel free to let us know.
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Whats new
What's new in version 2.0
Introducing New Design and easy to use.
- You can see top three stories about o&p pro.
- Feature of Login and signup with linkedin Added.
- Pro talk is new feature for discussion about some topics.
- You can see Lcodes and Lcodes details with search functionality.
- Product showcase in a new way.
- Value analysis new look for more user friendly.
minor bugs fixed.
Romel Bhanti part of our Health & Fitness and have average installs from 100 to 500. Last Update June 23, 2014. Google play rating is 90.0. Current verison is 2.0. Actual size 7.8 MB.
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Bhadja Dhaval
Useful app for O&P professionls All Information regarding O&P under one roof.... I like to have O&P news in my pocket... great app !!!!!!
Mehul Ranpara
Awesome app..!! Get all information regarding O&P and update yourself by downloading this app..


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