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Hi All,
Firstly - thanks to the successes of the Aurora 9 advanced telemetry thread (https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show....php?t=1389908) on this excellent forum, I have been designing my own electronic telemetry 'widget'. So my thanks goes out to everyone who has helped decipher the Hitec Telemetry interface.
The idea of this Sensor Station type unit is to have a one-board unit to allow both the current and voltage to reported back to the transmitter when in flight.
This project came about of two main reasons, the first is I needed (and wanted) to know what sort of current my electric setups are running in the air and secondly I've given up waiting for the Hitec Blue (Electric Version) Sensor Station to be sold! The other big problems with the Hitec solution, is its likely going to be too expensive to equip every electric aircraft with it, and also due to the fact you need multiple sensors attaching to it - large, heavy and bulky. Which isn't a problem for large expensive electric aircraft - however most of my electric aircraft are .8m to ~1.2m (~31" to ~47") and typically draw around 15-40A on a 2S/3S/4S pack - hence the need for a simple light weight solution.
So I've developed to the following specification:
So far I'm currently at the stage of testing the hell out of first hand assembled, manufactured prototype units and trying my up most to break them and find bugs. Attached below is pictures of one of the prototype units so you can see what it looks like - pictures are a bit crummy as it was taken on my camera phone. Also, please excuse some of the wonky text on the board - was a small mistake when I sent the files off to be manufactured. It doesn't affect the performance and will most certainly be fixed for the final version!
I'll upload some more pics of it in action later.
Once I get a few minor bugs out of the way, I'll knock up a handful and sell them at near part cost as final Beta test units and allow others to find bugs. Hopefully there won't be after I've thoroughly tested it, but if I do release something to a mass-market, I want to make sure its fully bullet-proof! I'll also publish the full source code and schematic for others.
So what do people think? Would anyone else be interested in this?
I have no idea if this would be useful to others? Do the specs cover enough, or are there some must have features?
I would like this to become a useful product (if there is demand out there for it) - however I did this mostly as a bit of enjoyment (I design electronics + firmware for a living, but I don't get time to do fun projects for myself at work).
Let me know guys and give me feedback, good and bad!
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Nice work.
In my experience the top priority telemetry item for most e-flyers is mAh consumed. Sure, voltage, current and power are interesting but used mostly for setup and tuning which can be done with a portable device you move from plane to plane. However, mAh consumed is of interest on every flight in every plane.
So if you are going to all this trouble I would strongly recommend you consider adding support for mAh measurement. Typically this is obtained by integrating the current over time.
I am not sure if there is a dedicated slot in the A9 telemetry display for mAh but you could potentially hijack the Temp3 and/or Temp4 slots as a work-around. Another option might be to have a way to program the pack capacity into the module so that you could then use the fuel guage indicator. However I think most users would really like to see the actual mAh number.
Thats Great Works..... same here, hope you add a mAH measurement.....if you have extra memory, maybe you can add a Datalogger feature, just like an EagleTree Data logger.
I guess, I would never look at my Transmitter LCD display when I fly my Helicopter. I usually ask my Buddy to Read the LCD display when I fly......a Data logger will be nice if you fly alone (No need to Bother other flyer), Just make sure you also read the Throttle Stick, so that when you downloaded the data, you can read the Throttle Stick Position, Voltage, Current, mAh, Temp1..........
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Glad to see other people are using the info that came from the Aurora 9 advanced telemetry thread.
Myself I got just what I wanted, and a bit more.
I have two full Sensor stations build that have Amps, Voltage, Temp, RPM , and GPS. The smallest is 1 inch by 3 inches and is based on Arduino Mini.
I when to all this trouble for what I call a gas gauge for electric flight.
I have total amps used displayed in the rpm 2 spot on the transmitter, and also have the fuel icon starting full and dropping as my mAmps used goes up.
I also have the Bluetooth board that Swin sold.
This sends the info to my droid phone and Matts software that speaks the fields that you tell it.
I normally have Esc temp,( I live in AZ and here in the summer I need to know it's temp) and mAmp.
This gives me everything Hitec promised, but has failed to deliver to now.
The only weak part of the system, is that where I put mAmps used, RPM2 area, you must round off by ten. so 1999 on the display is 1990 or 2000
Cheers for the feedback guys.
mAH used is something that I have considered. Like you said, it'll have to be displayed on another parameter - such as RPM. Once (or if) Hitec put a maximum RPM alarm onto the Aurora, then this could be set to the limit that you want to discharge your batteries too.
I've just finishing coding up a version with mAH used and I'll start doing some testing soon - hopefully tomorrow if the weather holds out. Unfortunately the chip I'm using simply hasn't got enough program memory space free to both mAH used and GPS functionality - so I'll have to move to a larger (and slightly more expensive) device if its to have both functionality.
I'm debating if its worth the extra product cost to have GPS functionality (with mAH used) built in, or if its something that won't be used that often.
I would like to fit it onto all my aircraft though, as in the summer our flying field has large crops that jump up and grab the model occasionally. With a GPS receiver on-board, its simply a case of walking to the co-ordinates shown on the Aurora screen and fetching the model!
The problem with an on-board data logger is that it would add weight, size, complexity and therefore cost. Also the telemetry data port on the Optima doesn't send any servo+stick positions over, so it wouldn't be possible to log that information on-board the aircraft (unless of course you read the servo position of the throttle channel).
What I think is a much better solution is to do like burtgree has got and have a device that plugs into the back of the Transmitter module on the transmitter. This could be either two things, the first is to log straight to a SD card and the second, send the data to another device over Bluetooth (such as a phone). The advantage of a phone is that is has an inbuilt SD card/large memory unit and you can do a lot more too. Such as a live Google maps/earth plot of the aircraft. Very handy if its not possible to get the aircraft back to the field!
A Bluetooth to Android interface is something that I'll be developing sometime soon and if this current project is successful, and there is interest in an interface then I may speed up the timeline that I can get around to doing this.
Even though it very annoying that its not possible, currently, to tell the difference between the alarms, the alarms are not completely useless. I use the alarms as an alert that something is wrong and needs action. If the battery is flat (warning set by voltage), if I throttle back the alarm will stop (due to the voltage drop on the pack at high current levels) - so I know that I need to land asap. Also, contrary to popular belief, it is possible to read the current telemetry data while flying. Using the EzView screens (navigated to before the flight), I can hold the transmitter up in the air to my eye-line and quite easily read the screens when doing a straight circuit across the patch. Also the Aurora remembers maximum values for most of the parameters too (such as current, voltage, speed, altitude, etc) for quick post flight checks.
This telemetry stuff is something you don't realise how useful it is until you start using it! Even the basic battery voltage monitor has already saved a couple of my airframes from landing in the rough from exhausted packs. Like how 2.4GHz is everywhere now, I believe in 2/3 years time telemetry is going to become the expected norm on all aircraft. The only problem is, with the link security of 2.4GHz and the alert warnings from the telemetry data, it gives me less excuses for when I do crash!
Here's a shot of the Aurora screen showing an old 3S pack under load. Its been an unusually bright and warm day today, hence it was hard to get a good shot of the screen without getting light reflections.
Just a quick update. Did some high-current testing (16.8v @ 42A) and GPS telemetry tests on one of my electric aircraft in my fleet I upgraded. It worked very well.
Too well infact! Thanks to telemetry I can tell you that my Wot-4 Foam-e got to 50mph before flutter destroyed the rear tailplanes, causing them to part company and impact the ground at a top speed of 60mph! Ooops...
Due to recent work commitments (darn project deadlines), I've not had a chance to test out the mAH used feature. Hopefully soon this should ease up and I can continue developing. Once I have tested the mAH used function, its nearly ready to go!
If it checks out all ok, I intend to put 10 or so units, as beta units, on eBay at a near part-cost price, to allow others to play and test them out to see what they think (as well as publishing the source code+schematic for others to play and duplicate if they wish). Being a beta unit, I won't be able to offer any guarantees on them - however obviously I don't expect them to have problems and I wouldn't be expecting them to fail. The reason to release them is that I want others to play with them to see what they think and anything they would like different. Also I want to gauge the market place and see if there is a need/want for them - and if so continue developing.
Would be looking at around £20 (~$32 USD) plus shipping (for worldwide, would be around £5 - $7.78 for signed delivery, or ~£3 - $4.67 for regular packet). That would include a unit to measure voltage (up to 20v), current (up to 50a), wattage and two temperature sensors (each up to 125C). Unfortunately no GPS at that price, as GPS modules are pricey - however there would be a GPS interface plug if you wanted to attach your own unit to it. After this revision, the specs will increase (upto ~30v and ~50-60A) and I also want to integrate RPM measurement from the speed controller. However I first want to gauge interest from these units to see if its worth while carrying on.
Would anyone on here be interested? Or is this a dead project with no real interest?
Simon if the main interest in GPS is for finding a lost model, many people have discovered that simply using the Rx RSSI achieves that goal very well. The RSSI works as a directional indicator so long as you realise that the you have to walk at right-angles to where the Tx antenna tip is pointing. By using your hand/body as a shield you can determine which side to move towards.
IMO GPS is a vastly more niche interest than mAh so if you have to give up on or the other, I would think GPS is the one to go.
simon perhaps you could tell me if the hitec system is compatible with the frsky sensor hub and sensors?
all the best
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Avondale police: Officers shoot machete-wielding man
A police pursuit began and it ended with one officer hit and the suspect shot to death.
"It was like bang bang.. 5, 6 shots and down he went."
Manuel Contreras says he saw Avondale police officers open fire on 43-year-old Jeremy Bustos, ending a dramatic police chase.
Police say Bustos stole a city maintenance worker's truck and drove erratically through the neighborhood near 111th Ave. and Durango.
"I seen him going all over the street. I'm surprised he didn't kill no one on the street. I'm very surprised," said Contreras.
Police laid down spike strips, but that didn't stop the joyride. Bustos drove right through them.
"They had the two driver side tires already flat and he came down the street like a bat out of hell straight at the cops," said Contreras.
Bustos rammed a patrol car at high speed. The officer on the other side of the vehicle's crushed door was airlifted to a hospital and is expected to be okay.
But the spree didn't stop there. After Bustos crashed the truck, police say he got out, waving a machete and a pocket knife at officers.
Witnesses say Bustos never backed down.
"I knew he was going to end up getting shot. That's what he was looking for. He asked for that. What else can you do? They gave him every opportunity to stop," said Contreras.
Glendale police have taken over the investigation. They have not said why Bustos went on a criminal rampage.
Family members say he was a father and lived with relatives in the neighborhood.
"My uncle was kind, loving.. he loved his family.. he would do anything for us.. he would give you the shirt on his back," said Melissa Bustos.
Police say the Avondale officer remains hospitalized is in serious condition. His injuries are not life-threatening.

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[lastfm]The Beatles[/lastfm] had all kinds of "nicknames." They were the "Fab Four," they were "The Lads From Liverpool," they were "The MOP TOPS" (denoting the way they wore their hair)…so…in presenting the Lads from Liverpool's ALL-TIME Top Ten, it seemed only fitting to call it "The MOP TOP TEN" because, well, just because we thought it was so darn clever!
There were a total of 69 different songs that made the Billboard Hot 100 during the reign of the Beatles and even after the band broke up.
Here are "The Lads From Liverpools'" ALL TIME TOP 10, based on Billboard's HOT 100. Each of the tunes hit #1 on the charts, so the determining factors were (a) number of weeks at #1, then, in instances where the tune was at the top the same number of weeks….then… (b) number of weeks on the chart would be the next consideration….so….HERE THEY ARE!!
1. Hey Jude (9 weeks #1) — Paul wrote this for John's son Julian
2. I Want To Hold Your Hand (7 weeks #1) — the tune that started BEATLEMANIA!!
3. Get Back (5 weeks #1) — Billy Preston on keyboards — he was known as "The 5th Beatle"
4. Can't Buy Me Love (5 weeks #1) — advance order of 2 million copies – a record at the time
5. Yesterday (4 weeks #1) — Paul woke up with the tune in his head one morning!
6. Hello, Goodbye (3 weeks #1)
7. We Can Work It Out (3 weeks #1)
8. I Feel Fine (3 weeks #1) — John's idea to use "feedback" on the music intro
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- Randomized Parallel Motion Planning for Robot Manipulators (1996)
- We have presented a novel approach to parallel motion planning for robot manipulators in 3D workspaces. The approach is based on arandomized parallel search algorithm and focuses on solving the path planning problem for industrial robot arms working in a reasonably cluttered workspace. The path planning system works in the discretized con guration space, which needs not to be represented explicitly. The parallel search is conducted by a number of rule-based sequential search processes, which work to find a path connecting the initial con guration to the goal via a number of randomly generated subgoal con gurations. Since the planning performs only on-line collision tests with proper proximity information without using pre-computed information, the approach is suitable for planning problems with multirobot or dynamic environments. The implementation has been carried outontheparallel virtual machine (PVM) of a cluster of SUN4 workstations and SGI machines. The experimental results have shown that the approach works well for a 6-dof robot arm in a reasonably cluttered environment, and that parallel computation increases the e ciency of motion planning signi cantly.
- Flexible Steuerung pneumatischer Greifer durch Proportionalventile (1998)
- Beim Greifen deformierbarer oder zerbrechlicher Werkstücke kommen der Greifgeschwindigkeit sowie der Greifkraft besondere Bedeutung zu. In dieser Arbeit wird eine universelle Steuerung für pneumatische Greifer beschrieben, die eine einfache Einstellung dieser Größen über zwei spannungsgesteuerte Proportionalventile gestattet. Diese Anordnung wird für eine Einflußanalyse von Greifkraft und Greifgeschwindigkeit beim Greifen von Kabeln und Kabelbäumen genutzt, welche sich als robust und unproblematisch erwiesen haben.
- Manipulating deformable linear objects: Contact state transitions and transition conditions (1999)
- This paper deals with the robust manipulation of deformable linear objects such as hoses or wires. We propose manipulation based on thequalitative contact state between the deformable workpiece and a rigid environment. First, we give an enumeration of possible contact states and discuss the main characteristics of each state. Second, we investigate the transitions which are possible between the contact states and derive criteria and conditions for each of them. Finally, we apply the concept of contact states and state transitions to the description of a typical assembly task.
- Picking-up deformable linear objects with industrial robots (1999)
- This paper deals with the problem of picking-up deformable linear workpieces such as cables or ropes with an industrial robot. First, we give a motivation and problem definition. Based on a brief conceptual discussion of possible approaches we derive an algorithm for picking-up hanging deformable linear objects using two light barriers as sensor system. For this hardware, a skill-based approach is described and the parameters and major influence factors are discussed. In an experi- mental study, the feasibility and reliability under diverse conditions are investigated. The algorithm is found to be very reliable, if certain boundary conditions are met.
- Manipulating deformable linear objects: Efficient simulation of the workpiece behavior (1999)
- In this paper, we investigate the efficient simulation of deformable linear objects. Based on the state of the art, we extend the principle of minimizing the potential energy by considering plastic deformation and describe a novel approach for treating workpiece dynamics. The major influence factors on precision and computation time are identified and investigated experimentally. Finally, we discuss the usage of parallel processing in order to reduce the computation time.
- Space-efficient region filling in raster graphics (1994)
- This paper presents fill algorithms for boundary-defined regions in raster graphics. The algorithms require only a constant size working memory. The methods presented are based on the so-called "seed fill" algorithms using the internal connectivity of the region with a given inner point. Basic methods as well as additional heuristics for speeding up the algorithm are described and verified. For different classes of regions, the time complexity of the algorithms is compared using empirical results.
- Initialization of parallel branch-and-bound algorithms (1993)
- Four different initialization methods for parallel Branch-and-bound algorithms are described and compared with reference to several criteria. A formal analysis of their idle times and efficiency follows. It indicates that the efficiency of three methods depends on the branching factor of the search tree. Furthermore, the fourth method offers the best efficiency of the overall algorithm when a centralized OPEN set is used. Experimental results by a PRAM simulation support these statements.
- A review of parallel processing approaches to motion planning (1996)
- One of the many features needed to support the activities of autonomous systems is the ability of motion planning. It enables robots to move in their environment securely and to accomplish given tasks. Unfortunately, the control loop comprising sensing, planning, and acting has not yet been closed for robots in dynamic environments. One reason involves the long execution times of the motion planning component. A solution for this problem is offered by the use of highly computational parallelism. Thus, an important task is the parallelization of existing motion planning algorithms for robots so that they are suitable for highly computational parallelism. In several cases, completely new algorithms have to be designed, so that a parallelization is feasible. In this survey, we review recent approaches to motion planning using parallel computation.
- Fast Distance Computation for On-line Collision Detection with Multi-Arm Robots (1992)
- For the online collision detection with a multi-arm robot a fast method for computing the so-called collision vector is presented. Manipulators and obstacles are modelled by sets of convex polytopes. Known distance algorithms serve as a foundation. To speed up the collision detection dynamic obstacles are approximated by geometric primitives and organized in hierarchies. On-line, the here introduced Dynamic Hierarchies are adjusted to the current arm configuration. A comparison with previous methods shows an increased acceleration of the computations.


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Several fiscally conservative groups with similar names and similar materials are lobbying against proposed referendums in school districts across North Texas.
That has some worried that outsiders are trying to influence local issues.
On Tuesday, voters will decide whether to increase taxes for classroom costs in Plano and whether to approve multimillion-dollar bond programs in Lovejoy, Fort Worth and Denton.
Political action committees using "It's OK to Vote No" in their names or materials are opposing the bond elections.
Empower Texans, an anti-tax group with strong ties to tea party backers, usually focuses its efforts on statewide policy. But this summer, the group opened a North Texas office to focus specifically on issues in Dallas, Collin, Denton and Tarrant counties.
The group has been the only visible opposition to the Plano school district's tax ratification election.
"We want to focus on bringing fiscal responsibility to the local level," said Ross Kecseg, who heads the office.
School officials said they want to increase the maintenance and operating tax rate 13 cents to raise an additional $30.5 million a year. Without the increase, the district faces teacher layoffs and program cuts. The increase would bring the district's maintenance and operating tax rate to $1.17 per $100 of assessed property value.
Because of previous bond programs, Kecseg said, Plano took on too much debt. It is the ninth-most indebted Texas school district, he said. At $17,500, Plano's debt per student is about 30 percent higher than the state average, according to the group.
But Plano Superintendent Richard Matkin says that's not a clear picture of the district. Matkin, formerly the district's chief financial officer, said Plano incurred much of its debt during a fast-growth period. At about 55,000 students, the district hit build-out in recent years and is finishing up the last of its bond work that renovated older campuses.
The district is expected to pay off about a third of its debt in the next five to six years, he said. Additionally, he said the district restructured some debt at a lower rate without extending it. That saved about $1 million and allowed Plano to reduce its debt service tax rate 5 cents. That rate is 28.3 cents per $100 of assessed property value, much lower than most other Collin County school districts.
"If you're in Plano ISD and are familiar with Plano ISD's programs and our financial information, then you understand why we are asking for this election," Matkin said.
He referred to state funding cuts and the state's complex school finance system that is being challenged in court.
"It's those from outside the district that might look at things out of context or not understand, and they just say our debt is a big number," he said.
Meanwhile, the Lovejoy, Fort Worth and Denton school districts have brought forward bond programs for new schools, building additions, technology needs or other improvements.
Members of the opposition groups say they are not affiliated, though their social media or websites often refer to similar conservative material, namely from Empower Texans.
Lovejoy Superintendent Ted Moore said he was concerned about who was involved with the PACs and influencing local matters.
Thomas Redman, a Lovejoy parent against the bond issue, said his group received financial support from the statewide PAC Accountability First, which has opposed other local tax elections across Texas. He said his PAC, It's OK to Say No to Lovejoy's Bond Initiative, operates on its own. He said he got involved because he was concerned about waste.
Jarrod Atkinson of the Denton PAC said the groups are only indirectly related in that they are all made up of politically inclined Texans focused on similar matters. The groups arrived at their names independently, he said. He lives just outside the Denton school district but said many involved in the group It's OK to Vote No on Denton ISD Bonds are in the district.
Kent Kallmeyer of the Fort Worth group also said the PACs are not related. He said he got involved because he's a product of the school district and a taxpayer who is concerned about spending.
The Denton and Fort Worth PACs also received funding from Austin-based Accountability First, according to the latter group's most recent campaign finance report. Accountability First also paid for graphic design for the It's OK to Vote No material, according to one of its reports.
"The message from those on the pro-school bond side is 'If you vote no, you hate children,'" Atkinson said. "But this name lets people know yes, it is OK to vote no."
The three groups oppose the school proposals for various reasons. But they point to the same concerns: Districts are including too many extravagant "wants" and putting taxpayers and future generations on the hook for too much debt.
PACs and groups supporting the school districts' efforts also have mobilized and generally appear to have a wider, more direct base. They point to various needs in their districts, saying the investment will accommodate those along with the growth in their schools.
Keith Annis with the FWISD Parents for Kids group said he supports the bond to improve facilities for all children, particularly his two young daughters. They will soon be ready for elementary school.
"I believe in public schools, and it's important that they are successful," Annis said. "You need to take a long-term view of this as an investment in the future. It's not about one kid getting one thing but about all kids getting a full range of opportunities."
Tax increase: Whether to increase the maintenance and operating tax rate 13 cents to raise an additional $30.5 million a year for programs and teacher salaries.
Bond details: The $489.9 million package is presented in three propositions. One includes districtwide renovations, a universal prekindergarten program, converting an existing campus to a high school for the Benbrook area, technology, security and other improvements. The second would create two specialized academies — one in fine arts and one in science, technology, engineering and math. The third would cover replacing aging items such as school buses, instruments and uniforms.
Bond details: $75 million for classroom additions, fine arts and athletics improvements, technology upgrades, and heating and air conditioning needs.
Bond details: $312 million package includes four new campuses — a high school, middle school and two elementary schools — a ninth-grade addition to Guyer High School, various renovations and land purchases.


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An Impossible LoveLord Charles Stirling merely planned to keep a close eye on the lovely rabble-rouser - and he's appalled when her intoxicating scent and lithe curves make him burn to have her in his bed. Even worse, her generous heart and her joyous laughter start him thinking about keeping her with him forever. But the powerful earl has a secret that could destroy him, so he dares not let Hollie into his life. Can the pride and deception separating them ever be overcome...by the miracle of love?
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It was a disappointment, Charles wants the whereabouts of anti-govemment "Captain Spindeshanks", his men arrest Hollie Finch who in truth is the captain but she's not telling him, instead she makes him believe she is the captain's wife.He puts her under house arrest and that is the worst part of the story. She acts as they were olds friends and she tries to fix his life as a wife should....She was supossed to be the enemy right? I just didn't get it!!
I can't say I wouldn't, some times we like a writer but not all of her works. Perhaps she has other books better than this one.
Hard to say, I disliked all of them.
I would cut the whole book, I'm sorry to say this but the book was very childish.
A total disaster!! It could have been more!!!
"Now that was a waste of money"
Oooooh no
I suspect that she could write however the Mills and Boon style she chose to employ left me cold.
Never got that far.
Great disappointment.
It is possible that the performance was excellent however as I couldn't stand to listen for more than 45 minutes or so I'm not sure.
"Nothing special"
This book was just okay. Parts of it were pretty good, but it was really drawn out in other places. It is really focused on the political/historical issues, which get kind of boring. It is also somewhat repetitive in the characters' thoughts and sayings. I don't regret using a credit on it, but I probably won't get another book from this author. I didn't notice anything bad or annoying about the performance.
"I really tried to finish it..."
I felt like I was reading someone's first attempt at writing a novel. The story lacked easy flow. I always enjoy listening to BR, but even her reading could not sustain me.....
"A Delightful Blend of Fact and Fiction!"
I got this book initially because it was supposedly narrated by the very accomplished Barbara Rosenblat. It was only when I started listening, I realised this book had an incorrect author tag and was narrated by the equally excellent Vanessa Maroney. While Ms Maroney doesn't have quite the same range of voices as Ms Rosenblat, she is wonderful to listen to and so it wasn't the disappointment it could have been.
My Wicked Earl is full to the brim of historical fact mixed with fiction. A supposedly biased commission investigating the Peterloo Massacre of 1819, political reform and details about a Stanhope printing press are all expertly woven into a romance between the two main characters. In my opinion, there is nothing better than historic fact mixed with historic fiction, so this was a wonderful gem to stumble upon. Highly recommended!
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Not only has Dubya managed to get through one term plus of gluttonous Congressional Spending without managing to find his veto, but he's also managed to avoid using his power of recission, which even Clinton (facing a split Congress) managed to slice away with over a hundred times at overfunded government programs. Congressman Jim Cooper explains.
USAF: "For Us, There Are No Civilians in Japan"
At the Liberty & Power Group Blog, Kenneth R. Gregg remembers the firebombing of Tokyo 60 years ago. Those of you who have been following the saga of Ward "Little Eichmanns" Churchill will be delighted to read the words of Colonel Harry F. Cunningham, spokesman for the Fifth Air Force: "We military men do not pull punches or put on Sunday School picnics. We are making War and making it in the all-out fashion which saves American lives, shortens the agony which War is and seeks to bring about an enduring Peace. We intend to seek out and destroy the enemy wherever he or she is, in the greatest possible numbers, in the shortest possible time. For us, there are no civilians in Japan."
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On its 10th anniversary in Ahwatukee Foothills, Vision Community Management is making a big investment in the community by taking over a 8,600-square-foot building on Desert Foothills Parkway.
Vision broke ground at the new building on Friday. Darin Fisher, CEO and managing member of Vision, said he plans to open the new headquarters on July 1.
Vision is one of the largest community management companies in Arizona. It has always been headquartered in Ahwatukee Foothills and as an Ahwatukee resident himself Fisher said he felt it was important to stay near by as they expanded. After a long and difficult search, Fisher's team identified an unfinished shell at 16625 S. Desert Foothills Parkway that could be transformed to fit their needs.
Currently, Vision has nearly 65 employees but the company has budgeted to hire about seven more in 2013. The company will likely have 70 employees working out of the new office in Ahwatukee when it opens in July, Fisher said.
The company will not continue to work out of its current office at 9633 S. 48th St. once the new building is ready, but will still have a facility in the West Valley. Most of the management personnel and executive team will be headquartered in Ahwatukee.
"I'm very proud of Darin and Vision Management," said Sen. John McComish during the Vision ground breaking on Feb. 1. "I know it was 10 years ago when Darin had one employee and probably zero payroll at that time. Today, they've got about 70 employees and about $3.5 million in payroll from what I understand. That's terrific. That's evidence of several things: the entrepreneurial spirit of people like Darin and that the economy is coming back."
Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Anne Gill also spoke at the ground breaking. She said Fisher is well known for his charitable work and involvement in the community, which has no doubt helped to grow his business.
"I think what Darin is doing is the epitome of what's happening in Ahwatukee," Gill said. "He has grown his business working with people, developing partnerships and relationships and working together. I think that's what the businesses in the community here in Ahwatukee do so well. They support each other and build a great community where we can live, work and play."
Fisher said his company's expansion would not be possible without the relationships and friends he has made, as well as his employees.
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Who Lives In Ontario Canada And Uses Satin Ice????
Decorating By delaware Updated 8 Nov 2014 , 6:36pm by Bake rinse
Hi all,
Happy to see so many from Ontario. I am originally from Sudbury, but have been in Barrie for 20 years. I have never used Satin icing, it is like fondant? I make marshmallow fondant as I find the taste of the wilton fondant just awful (rather like playdough).
Hi all,
Happy to see so many from Ontario. I am originally from Sudbury, but have been in Barrie for 20 years. I have never used Satin icing, it is like fondant? I make marshmallow fondant as I find the taste of the wilton fondant just awful (rather like playdough).
Actually, I find the playdough tastes a bit better!
Satin Ice is fondant - great to work with and tastes good too.
I was in a Michael's in Whitby yesterday and asked the same thing as you, Christie. I was told there are no more paper coupons (although strangely there was a paper flyer with discount coupons off of framing??) and that they are on-line. I told her I couldn't find the coupon on-line, and she told me I had to register. I told her I had registered, and she said she had no explanation for why I can't access the on-line coupon. I can't imagine they lose money with these coupons (they don't from me - I buy even more when I have one, I'm sure!), so I don't know what's the problem with them - ?
I had registered for the e-flyer and now they email a weekly coupon download. I have still received the flyers with coupons in the local paper as well.
Well, it sounds like Alberta's the place to be! Double the Michael's coupons! Lucky you, cake-angel. How long after you registered for the e-flyer did it take to start getting the coupons (if you recall)?
Hmmm...guess I better register to get my coupons sent to me. I have this weeks but sounds like I may not be getting any more..
I FINALLY found Goldas. They have GREAT stuff..I had my 4 year old with me so I couldn't spend much time in there.
I noticed that Goldas has their own fondant. Has anyone tried it? They also had dried fondant..any good?
I use Golda's fondant (white and chocolate so far) and like both of them. I was there yesterday and bought a TON more stuff - thankfully I live far enough away that I have to purposely make the trip or my bank account would be seriously low!
I noticed that Golda's made their own fondant and was hoping someone had tried it. I am planning a trip there soon myself, so I will pick up some and pass along news as to how it tastes and how well it works (in my opinion, of course!)
Thanks..I noticed it was quite a bit cheaper then the Satin Ice. I like the MMF but thought I may try it to have on hand just incase.. (I ALWAYS have a hard time making black fondant..so that may be the first colour I try)
I can't wait to go back WITHOUT my 4 year old! Hmmmm..when do the kids go back to school again???
FYI - Golda's Kitchen is having a sale from today until next Wednesday for on-line orders. Haven't had time to check out the 30'ish pages of cake decorating items on sale.
Adding to the Michael's discussion we've had, I signed up for my coupons last week on-line and got my first one yesterday. It's a 50% off - celebrating Canada Day, I guess. Here's a link if you want to print it for yourself (hope this works!). It says they'll accept it in store, so there shouldn't be any problems.
i really like Mccalls i find very reasonable i bought a 5 pans for 30 something as well as 10 kilos ( 20lbs) of fondant for like 60$ very good if u ask me i bought a zillion different things and spent only over 100 it doesn depend on what u buy of course but still not bad.. i like golda's but a few of there things are a tad bit pricey for my liking. the fondant is decent but i like the McCall's brand. they also make a white chocolate fondant. oh but i also got a discount because i am a pastry student but still
OK - I did a road trip to both Golda's and McCall's warehouse today. I have only ordered from Golda's on-line. They have a new store that is very nice. I bought some Golda's fondant, which I haven't used before, and as soon as I use it, I'll post how it went. I love Satin Ice, so I hope it works up the same as that.
I also went to McCall's warehouse in Mississauga and was impressed with both the prices and the selection they had. Since I don't have a membership, I didn't buy anything, just looked around to see if a membership was worth it. If I lived closer and decorated more cakes than I do, I would think it's worth it. They do have their own fondant too (as has been mentioned before), but I didn't buy any because I wanted to try Golda's first, and I don't do enough fondant cakes to warrant buying too much of it all at once. I plan to buy some of McCall's fondant and try it too. I did find McCall's prices on most products about 25% cheaper than Golda's, but again, you need the membership to buy at the warehouse.
In all, I was glad to check out both places in person for the first time. I will go back again as soon as I can (it's a 2 hour drive, which is bad for convenience and good for my bank account!).
Ooops! Forgot to wish everyone a Happy Canada Day (a bit early)!
Happy Canada Day all you fellow cake baking Canadians! I had no idea there were so many of us around. I'm in the East York area of Toronto and do most of my shopping a Mccauls. Took some really great decorating courses there too. So happy to "meet" you all!
HAPPY CANADA DAY everyone..The weather here in the GTA is looking promising..No rain..Whoo! Hoo!
I didn't know McCalls had a warehouse..I thought it was just their store in the Kipling/Bloor area. Whereabouts in Mississauga is their warehouse?
Happy Canada Day All
I love checking in of this tread every so often, you Ontarians are just a wealth of knowledge!!!
I ended up buying the Fondex from the store in Port Huron and it is great, very easy to work with and tasty. I also bought the black satin ice and choco pan from gsa and it also tastes great, the satin ice a little nicer that the choco(which surprised me). I have found another place in TO that sells fondant, here is the link:
If it does not work PM me and I will send you the link. They ship and also have somewhere you can pick it up in Brampton.
Hope everyone has a nice Canada Day and happy baking!
I just looked at the essencecakes website and their fondant looks like the exactly same labeling as Golda's (but obviously it send their store). Wonder if they are getting it from the same manufacturer? If that's the case we should do a cost comparison.
I wrote her an email about shipping last week and she wrote back saying:
"The brand name is "Deluxe Ice" and is made by a company which makes another popular brand. It is of very good quality and unlike other brands, the taste is great too. We can attest to this because we have used this product for a very long time, and w selling it under our brand name - Deluxe Ice. "
Shipping to London would be: $9.69 for (1) 1kg tub
11.80 for (2) 1kg tubs
13.10 for (3) 1kg tubs
This seems like alot to me but would make it about the same price as the fondex I bought in PH. I guess if i was going to get some from here I would drive to pick it up.
Is Golda's own brand on the website or can you only get it from the store?
Hi..you can buy Goldas brand in the store. I saw it the other day. They only had a couple of colours in stock when I was there..
The McCall's warehouse is just near Dixie and Eglinton in Mississauga. If you check their website, they have detailed directions to it.
Thanks! That's not too far from me. I'll have to go and check it out..
Hi..so I went to the McCalls warehouse today..WOW..they have a great selection of things..And the prices were reasonable IF you have a membership. I may look into getting one or seeing if its possible to split one with a friend.
It's so nice to see people are still responding to this thread!!! I was thinking about taking a trip to Golda's in a couple weeks. I live in Brooklin (Whitby) so it is a distance, but sounds like it would be worth it. There is a place in Mississauga that I bought Choco Pan. I paid around $45.00 for a 10lb pail and so far everyone really likes it.
Do any of you have a website with pictures of cakes you have done? Unfortunately I seem to put all mine on Facebook. I have started a little website called www.thecakewhole.com, if you get a chance take a look. I have not updated for a while though!!!
Hi Ohare !! Great website, I love the flower pot. It is great how you do photos the whole way through the process. I put all my cakes on here and facebook but don't have too many as I have just started.
Just a note for everyone...I made a batch of BC using sweetex last night and it was awful!!!! I don't know if I did something wrong but it tasted like wax and I ended up going to A&P at 9:30pm and getting some crisco and more sugar and making up a whole new batch and throwing the first one out. Has anyone else had this experience?? I did buy the fluffo someone was talking about but was afraid to use it last night cause one bad batch was enough!!!!
Hi Eileenscakes!
Thanks for the compliment! The flower pot cake was the first cake I have ever done and that was this past mothers day. I too am just a beginner and am still experimenting. I have only completed 3 cakes and the 4th cake I have to complete for July 25th!!! I am lucky my DH is a web techie, that is the only reason I have a site. Other than that I use facebook to post my cakes as well.
Have any of you baked a cake for 75 people???? I am trying to figure out what size I will have to do?!?
There is a great guide in the article section of CC, here is the link:
I always make more because I know I like a bigger piece of cake!!!! I have not made one that big myself but lot of folks here have and they are really helpful!
I've posted most of my cakes on here in my photos. I don't know enough about computers to start my own website.
As far as a McCall's membership, did I not read on this thread that it is only $20 for an individual? If so, that would make it worthwhile because most of us would probably save that (and more) in one visit! Did I read that wrong?
Oooops - forgot to add:
ohare - I live in Lindsay, near Peterborough, so I am a bit further from Golda's than you (I have in-laws in Brooklin). I didn't find it too bad a drive from here. It was easy to find as it is not far off the 401. Hope you can get there soon!


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MEXIA, Texas (Reuters) - Nikki Hart stares out of the Mexia High School's 1985 year book, an attractive but unsmiling young woman with a sullen look.
Long-time teachers in this small Texas town -- population 6,563 -- vaguely recall the unspectacular student who grew up to be tabloid queen Anna Nicole Smith, Playboy Playmate and billionaire's widow who died on Thursday at the age of 39.
"I remember her but she went by Nikki Hart then. I really remember her more as the girl who worked at the fried chicken restaurant in town," said math teacher Glenn McGuire.
"It's not like we're proud, you don't see signs when you come into town saying 'This is the home of Anna Nicole Smith,'" he said.
Born Vickie Lynn Hogan in Houston, Nikki Hart was one of the many names Smith acquired over the course of a tumultuous and tragic life that saw her outlive her son but not survive long enough to lay undisputed claim to the estate of her late husband, billionaire J. Howard Marshall.
And contrary to popular belief, it seems that she did not actually grow up in Mexia and only attended school there briefly. The perception of small-town girl who made it big was one she cultivated, her mother Virgie Arthur said on ABC's Good Morning America show.
Teachers at Mexia High School said transcripts showed that she had transferred there from a Houston school, attended at least one semester of ninth grade in Mexia, but did not complete a whole term of tenth grade.
At Jim's Krispy Fried Chicken -- a popular local take-out place -- locals said she found work and as a teenager married cook Billy Smith, who fathered her son Daniel.
Daniel died, possibly of a drug overdose, last year in the Bahamas in a hospital room at the age of 20, three days after Smith gave birth to a daughter.
The town she left behind -- a friendly but nondescript place set in flat cattle and natural gas country -- has mixed feelings about its famous former resident.
"There are better things to be known for. It is not a path that I would recommend to our students," Mexia High School Principal Johnnie Cotton said.
That path included stints as a stripper, a model and actress.
But much of her notoriety sprang from her 1994 marriage to the tycoon Marshall, when she was 26 and he was 89.
Marshall, who was worth $1.6 billion, died 14 months later and Smith spent much of the following decade battling his family over the estate. Marshall's family called her a gold digger and the tangled legal fight remains unresolved.
Some people in this town 80 miles (130 km) south of Dallas gave her credit for doggedly pursuing her goals.
"Some people have it that she disgraced this town," said Alan Campbell, a burly trucker in the local natural gas industry.
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One mayor is putting on a brave face and talking about a future without the NHL, while the other cant wait for the official celebration to begin.
Winnipeg mayor Sam Katz is in the latter camp and remains confident word of the Atlanta Thrashers relocation to Winnipeg will happen in the coming days.
Im extremely optimistic that there will be an announcement made very shortly and the next few days is very realistic, Katz told Sun Media on Tuesday. The sooner the better, from my point of view. It will be nice when True North and the NHL can make an official announcement. Theyre the only ones that can do that. Once its done officially we can really celebrate bringing the NHL back to Winnipeg.
As someone with a business background, Katz urged those who were getting nervous about the timing of the transaction to remain calm.
Theyre doing the legalese, dotting the is and crossing the ts, which you must do, said Katz. This process has been wonderful compared to the two years of insanity surrounding the Phoenix Coyotes. Its actually moved quite quickly.
The reported purchase price is $170 million, with around $60 million going towards a relocation fee.
After the deal is complete, the NHL board of governors must give official approval and thats expected to come at a meeting in New York on June 21.
As for what the return of the NHL would mean for the city, Katz didnt hold back.
Im not convinced you can put it into words, but from my point of view the value of that is priceless, said Katz. We know the positive economic impact it will have in our city. The hospitality industry, what its going to mean for the airport and people coming into town. The real estate industry, with people buying homes. On and on and on. All of that stuff is wonderful. With 15,000 fans per game, thats 600,000 or 700,000 people coming downtown on a regular basis.
What you cant do is measure the pride and the feeling that will be restored in Winnipeggers and Manitobans of having the NHL back after someone reached into your ribs and pulled your heart out while you were still breathing. Thats what happened 15 years ago.
True North spokesman Scott Brown addressed the various reports of whether a press conference might actually be scheduled for Wednesday.
Despite rumors to the contrary, no potential press conference has been scheduled and one will not be scheduled until a deal is truly done, if one does indeed get done, Brown said in an e-mail. Such has not happened yet, so the scheduling of a press conference is not necessary.
Brown also said the name of a prospective NHL team in Winnipeg has not been finalized.
Meanwhile, Atlanta mayor Kasim Reed seemed to be showing signs of surrender when talking to reporters on Tuesday.
Reed said the loss of the Thrashers would hurt the community, but the city will move on.
I think any time we lose a major sports franchise it is tough, Reed was quoted in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Its going to hurt the city, but we are going to withstand it just fine. We will get through it. We have a lot of positive things going on in the sports franchise space that I think we will be announcing pretty soon that will offset it a bit.
Reed also said he has tried to help the team find potential new ownership that was willing to keep the Thrashers in Atlanta.
However, Reed previously stated there would be no public money used in such an effort, not like in Glendale, Ariz., where local government was quick to jump in to bailout the Phoenix Coyotes.
The Thrashers, as you know, are in an extraordinary position because of the amount of losses that are associated with the team, Reed said. So we have not yet seen a path where we can reverse those losses fast enough. If you talk to the Atlanta Spirit ownership, they will share the same thing. Its not a lack of the city being willing to step up and do something about it. It is a partner with deep enough pockets to be willing to sustain pretty significant losses. We have not yet had any of the individuals in our community who are prepared to take that on. But it has not been for lack of trying, believe you me.


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Tyco International Ltd. is trying to force former CFO Mark Swartz, who was indicted on fraud charges last month, to return millions of dollars he supposedly misappropriated from the diversified manufacturer.
Tyco filed an arbitration demand with the American Arbitration, the company disclosed in a filing Tuesday with Securities and Exchange Commission. The SEC filing says Swartz "breached his fiduciary duties" as CFO and as a director and "misappropriated company funds and other assets." The demand for arbitration seeks to recover all damages it suffered from Swartz.
Swartz, who became the company's CFO in 1995, left the company Aug. 1 and in September was indicted along with former CEO Dennis Kozlowski for orchestrating deals that looted the company of at least $600 million. They have pleaded innocent.
Tyco has sued Kozlowski, seeking reimbursement of tens of millions in unapproved loans to employees that later were forgiven. The company cannot bring a lawsuit against Swartz, but must seek arbitration under a severance agreement Tyco and Swartz reached in early August, worth about $45 million.
Gary Holmes, a Tyco spokesman, said Tuesday the arbitration proceeding is confidential and the company cannot release a copy of its demand against Swartz.
Last month, Tyco sued Kozlowski for at least $730 million, seeking repayment of outstanding loans, unauthorized compensation he paid to other employees, including Swartz, and all income and benefits he received from 1997 through this year.
Charles Stillman, a lawyer for Swartz, told the Wall Street Journal on Monday the money was "totally, 100 percent, rightfully his." Stillman's office said he was in court Tuesday and unavailable for comment, the Associated Press reported. The news agency said a spokesman for Swartz declined to comment.
Tyco has been criticized by Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau for giving Swartz the generous severance package two days after Morgenthau's investigators warned the company of Swartz's growing legal troubles.
Company officials have defended the severance, saying they got Swartz to agree to accept substantially less than he was entitled to under contractual arrangements. They also said he cooperated with the company's internal investigation.
Tyco faces investigation by the SEC and state regulators over possible accounting problems and mismanagement. The SEC has filed complaints against Swartz and Kozlowski.
Based in Bermuda but headquartered in Exeter, N.H., Tyco has 270,000 employees and had $36 billion in revenue last year. The conglomerate owns companies that make everything from coat hangers to security systems to medical devices.


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Free Competitions: A MAM Bundle, A Break Away And A Dream Swing
The week has begun and our first round of free competitions is awesome. I've found some fantastic competitions for parents of babies such as the chance to win a MAM bundle courtesy of Mummys Making Memories on Facebook.
To enter the competition you need to click on the giveaway tab or you can visit the mobile link in the post. There are daily entry options and the competition closes on 26 August 2013. This is an easy one to enter and hopefully someone here on PlayPennies will be the luck winner!
Next up is the chance to win a break for two at the Gilpin Hotel and Lake House courtesy of the Sunday Times. The winner and a guest will stay for two nights, half board, at the Gilpin Hotel and Lake House near Windermere. There are 20 luxurious rooms and suites and the restaurant offers gorgeous five-course dinners. To enter this competition you need to answer the questions below:
Q: What is the name of the first inlet?
A: Loch Harport
Q: What is the name of the third island?
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I hope someone here wins that lovely prize! Finally we have the chance to win a Mamas & Papas dream swing worth £79.99 at Emma's Diary. Emma's Diary and Studio have teamed up to offer you the chance to win this ace prize that has been designed to keep baby happy and entertained. It provides a secure place to feed baby and has loads of cool features.
You can even plug your music player into the Dream Swing and enjoy your music with baby. Now that is what I call technology in action! The competition closes on 30 September 2013 and you will need to login or register with the site to be able to enter.
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Eucommia Bark:Administration Guide and Suggestions.
- Basic Botanical Information of Eucommia Bark.
- What is eucommia bark?What is it used for?.
- Eucommia Bark Varieties and Grading.
- Phytochemicals and Constituents of Eucommia Bark.
- Pharmacology:Eucommia Bark.
- Eucommia Bark Indications and Combinations.
- Scientific Data and Mechanism:Eucommia Bark Hypotensive Effects.
- Eucommia Bark:Administration Guide and Suggestions.
- Research update:Eucommia bark.
Eucommia Bark:Administration Guide and Suggestions.
10-15g (Decoction.boiled in water for oral use),The traditional amount of eucommia bark is 10-15 grams, boiled in water for oral use.Stir-baked eucommia has better effects than the unprepared.The stir-fried bark is stronger than raw bark to lower blood pressure, and a decoction is stronger than a tincture.
The fried herb is more effective than the raw herb. Eucommia bark (Duzhong) is contraindicated in cases with deficiency of yin with excessive fire.
Contraindications: There has never been a case of overdosing on Eucommia recorded in the literature (over a period of more than twenty-five hundred years).
Precautions:It should not be used in cases of hyperac-tivity of fire due to yin deficiency. Patients with hyperactive fire and yin deficiency should use this herb with caution.
Indications and Dosage from CP for Cortex Eucommiae(Du Zhong):The CP(Chinese-Pharmacopia) noted the herb Cortex Eucommiae(Du Zhong) as the dry bark(cortex) of the Eucommiaceae family plant Eucommia ulmoides Oliv.Collect during April to June.It noted the herb taste sweet,warm.Enter into liver,kidney meridians.Main functions replenish liver and kidney,strengthen muscles and bones,miscarriage prevention.Indicated for lumbago due to deficiency of the kidney,muscle and bone weakness(jin wei),pregnancy leakage,threatened abortion,hypertension(high blood pressure,feritin,arterial hypertension).Suggested Dosage 6~9 grams.Store at dry ventilated place.
Indications and Dosage from CHMM for Eucommia Bark(Du Zhong):The CHMM(Chinese Herbal Materia Medica) defined the herb Eucommia Bark(Du Zhong) as the dry bark(cortex) of the Eucommiaceae family plant Eucommia ulmoides Oliv.Collect during April to June.It noted the herb taste sweet,slight hot(pingent),nature warm.Enter into liver and kidney meridians.Main functions tonify liver and kidney,strengthen muscles and bones,miscarriage prevention.Indicated for lumbar pain,asynodia(sexual impotence,impotentia),frequent micturition,dribble after voiding,rheumatism pain arthralgia,threatened abortion,habitual abortion.Suggested Dosage internal as decoction 6~15 grams,or infusing with wine,or into pellets or powder.(2)
Eucommia Bark.:Toxicity Study
Toxicity of Eucommia Bark extract:
No death or changes in physical conditions resulted from administering alcohol-based extract of Du Zhong to mice at 40g/kg for three consecutive days.Reference:Zhu Li Qing, et al. Journal of Chinese Materia Medica. 1986;17(12):15.
Neither does death result from a one-time gastrolavage of water-based extract of Du Zhong at the dosage of 120g/kg.Reference:Li Xian Ping, et al. Journal of Chinese Patented Medicine Research. 1988;(1):15-16.
Toxicity of Eucommia decoction:
Eucommia decoction 15-25g/kg to rabbits orally, only mild depression, no symptoms of poisoning.Mice and even served the same dose of a total of five days,also no death.LD50 intravenous injection to mice was 574.1 ± 1.0g(crude drug)/kg.Intraperitoneal injection of 600g (crude drug)/kgl times,animals prostrate, quiet, two hours after the resumption of normal activities,sometimes contorted responses were observed seven days no death.Intraperitoneal injection of 500g (crude drug)/kg,1 times a day,for six consecutive times,the animals did not appear dead.For guinea pigs,after intraperitoneal injection 10-15g/kg,3-5 days,half of the animals died.Subacute test,Eucommia decoction on rats,guinea pigs,rabbits and dogs with mild renal tissue edema degeneration of heart,liver and spleen tissue without lesions.(2)
Identification of Chlorogenic acid:
Chemical Name:Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid,3-((3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenol)1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy)-1,4,5-trihydroxy-,(1S-(1-alpha,3-beta,4-alpha,5-alpha))-
CAS RN.:327-97-9. M.F.Molecular Formula.C16-H18-O9. Molecular Weight.M.W.354.34 RTECS:GU8480000 EINECS:206-325-6.
Synonyms:3-Caffeoylquinic acid;3-O-Caffeoylquinic acid;Chlorogenic acid;(1S,3R,4R,5R)-3-[[3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-1-oxo-2-propenyl]oxy]-1,4,5-trihydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid; 3-O-Caffeoylquinic acid; 5-O-(3,4-Dihydroxycinnamoyl)-L-quinic acid
Note:Mutagen,Reproductive Effector,Natural Product.
Melting point:205-209 deg C. alpha:-36 (c=1, H2O) Water solubility:soluble in hot water.
Acute Toxicity of Chlorogenic acid
LDLo-Lowest published lethal dose.Intraperitoneal.Rodent-rat.4 gm(4000mgs)/kg.
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value.
Reference:TXAPA9 Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology.(Academic Press,Inc.,1E.First St.,Duluth,MN 55802)V.1-1959-Volume(issue)/page/year:36,227,1976.
Reproductive Date:Chlorogenic acid
TDLo-Lowest published toxic dose.Intraperitoneal.Rodent-rat.40 mg/kg.Sex/Duration:female 5~12 day(s) after conception.
Reproductive-Specific Developmental Abnormalities-musculoskeletal system.
Reference:TXAPA9 Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology.(Academic Press,Inc.,1E.First St.,Duluth,MN 55802)V.1-1959-Volume(issue)/page/year:36,227,1976.
Mutagenic Date:Chlorogenic acid
Gene conversion and mitotic recombination.Yeast-Saccharomyces cerevisiae.1 gm/L.Reference:MUREAV Mutation Research.(Elsevier Science Pub.B.V.,POB 211,1000 AE Amsterdam,Netherlands)V.1-1964-Volume(issue)/page/year:135,109,1984.
Mutation in microorganisms.Rodent-mouse Lymphocyte.6545 mg/L.Reference:MUREAV Mutation Research.(Elsevier Science Pub.B.V.,POB 211,1000 AE Amsterdam,Netherlands)V.1-1964-Volume(issue)/page/year:204,219,1988.
Cytogenetic analysis.Rodent-hamster Ovary.250 mg/L.Reference:MUREAV Mutation Research.(Elsevier Science Pub.B.V.,POB 211,1000 AE Amsterdam,Netherlands)V.1-1964-Volume(issue)/page/year:111,209,1983.
1: Eucommia bark or Du Zhong,the cortex of Eucommia ulmoides,a traditional herb for lower energizer,its botanical introduction,pharmacology,uses since ancient epoch.
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Have you ever had a one night stand? Yep? Well good on you, because apparently casual sex is good for your mental health. No wonder Samantha from Sex and The City was always so damn happy!
A new study released in The Journal of Sex Research suggests that the short term effects of sex, including satisfaction and joy, are just as apparent for women whether they're sleeping with Mr Nobody or Mr Right. So even if you haven't met "the one", you can still get all the benefits of a healthy sex life, with 67 percent of women feeling "cheered up" on the days they have sex.
We all know that one night stands have a bad rep, with lots of pop culture portrayals showing women feeling sad or guilty the morning after. And the scientists who conducted the study actually set out to prove this notion: that girls have negative feeling about sex outside relationships. Showing that scientists don't always know best (and they do these studies for a reason), their research totally proved their original hypothesis wrong! They found that, just like guys, women can really enjoy casual sex and feel great about it. It takes two to tango, as they say.
Sexologist and relationship expert Dr. Nikki Goldstein says the reason women feel more positive is because, "We are living in an era when women are taking back control sexually, they're breaking gender stereotypes, such as all women want to be romanced and fall in love before sex. We've realised that we can go out there, have sex and it feels good."
According to the study 93 percent of women feel physically satisfied post-booty, and 73 percent feel a thrill. And these numbers were across the board, not just for women doing it with their BF.
But does casual sex have the same positive affect for all women? According to Goldstein, "It can work for some people, but generally speaking it will always get complicated, someone will develop feelings and forget that the usual rules don't apply – you don't have to call someone you're casual sleeping with. So it's not the best long-term solution, but can be really good for women in-between partners or who are busy and want to experiment."
She advises that women need to know the context of their sexual flings and understand their bodies, to ensure that it remains a positive experience for them: "Women need to know the risks and know their bodies. The same sex hormones are produced whether you're sleeping with your boyfriend or someone casual, so you still might experience feelings of attachment.
"The biological side of sex is harder for women because of the way our bodies function and the way we're taught to view sex. So we need to understand casual sex for what it is: a bit of fun."
Surprisingly, even though they feel great physically, only 45 percent of women said they felt more attractive after sex. "Some women out there are having casual sex as a validation and that's where it gets dangerous. Casual sex has its place if you want to feel fun and feel good, but women always need to learn to love themselves without things like this that will give instant gratification. If they can't do this then they risk feeling shallow and unattractive afterwards, when the physically high has passed," says Goldstein.
She also reminds all women that you're not in a relationship with a guy you occasionally sleep with so, "as soon as it starts to get negative or doesn't feel fun anymore, you need to end it."
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